Educational Therapist

DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE
ORGANISATION PROFILE
Join a rapidly growing organisation that has over 300 full time and flexi-scheme employees, and
operates from 12 centres all over in Singapore

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) provides a continuum of services for children with
dyslexia, their parents, mainstream teachers and other professionals in the field of dyslexia in
Singapore.
Position Educational Therapist (Mathematics) - Flexi Scheme
Division/Branch Mathematics Programme, SES Division

We are looking for individuals with a passion in teaching Mathematics but are not able to commit to
respond at short notice to cover classes at the different DAS learning centres. They must be able to
Ministry of Education (MOE) before they can start teaching at the DAS.

About our Mathematics Programme
The aim of the Mathematics programme, under the Specialised Educational Services (SES) division, is
to support students with dyslexia, including those who learn differently who have persistent
difficulties in mathematics, particularly with understanding maths concepts and word problems. The
Maths programme is open to all primary school and up to Secondary 2 students from MOE schools.
These students attend DAS for additional support after school hours. Our educational therapy is
based on the Orton-Gillingham approach and dyslexia-friendly methodologies.

Class size is kept to a maximum of 5 to 6 students per class. Classes are conducted once a week, 1
hour per lesson. Classes are intervention based. Therefore, teaching is centred on the needs of the
child, with a strong emphasis on concept building and addressing areas of skill deficit.

The duties of DAS Educational Therapists (Mathematics) include

Creating and delivering lesson plans that meet the students' needs and abilities, in line with
the guidelines of the SES Maths curriculum

Designing accompanying instructional materials for lessons that meet students’ varying
needs

Delivering face-to-face and online lessons that are engaging and lively, employing DAS
teaching approaches.

Monitoring the progress of the students, sharing information and discussing issues relating
to students’ learning progress with parents on a termly basis

Writing progress reports every semester and fulfilling other administrative responsibilities
(e.g. attendance marking and timesheets)

Conducting Parent-Teacher Conference held at the end of each semester (twice a year)
Undergo the Quality Assurance Audit (QAA) requirements annually
Attending all training sessions provided by the Maths team
Participating in research to evaluate the effectiveness of the programme
Participating in observation of classes for mentoring purposes
Responding to relief teaching needs where necessary

TRAINING PROVIDED
The DAS places great emphasis on providing a professional service and helping our teachers develop.
Educational Therapists (Mathematics) on the flexi scheme (Flexi Maths EdTs) will need to attend the
following courses:
Initial Training
- Certificate in Dyslexia Studies

Certificate in Supporting SpLD Learners in Mathematics
Professional Certificate Course (PCC) in Mathematics
Certificate in Supporting SpLD Learners in Executive Function Skills
Certificate in Educational Psychology
Certificate in Supporting SpLD Learners in Higher-Order Mathematical Skills

The DAS will fully sponsor the course fees for the training. In view of the sponsorship, there is a 2
- year minimum service period (MSP).

While the DAS is invested in providing training and support, Flexi Maths EdTs are expected to invest
their personal time for the training and other matters such as attending lectures, completing the
necessary course work and preparing lesson plans for the classes they are teaching.

MINIMUM SERVICE PERIOD
In view of the full sponsorship by the DAS for the training course fees, a Bond or Minimum Service
Period (MSP) will apply. The length of the MSP is 640 teaching hours which normally takes two (2)
years to attain.
Compensation to the DAS is payable when the Flexi Educational Therapist (Maths) do not fulfil the
MSP obligations
COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies (Core):
Positive learning attitude
Great drive and initiative
Passionate in working with children of all

ages and abilities
Patient and understanding
Adaptability in differentiated instruction

Technical Competencies (Skills):
Microsoft Office
Google Suite

(e.g. Google Docs, Google Slides, etc.)
Zoom

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Education:
Degree from a recognised

university.

Minimum Grade C6 for
E Maths at GCE “O” levels

Experience:
No teaching experience is

necessary; however, some
experience in teaching
Mathematics, and/or
working with children with
specific learning differences
would be an advantage.

Other Skills & Knowledge:
Strong interpersonal skills

with the ability to
communicate effectively.

Flexibility in adapting to the
changing needs of the
programme
- Good understanding of the
Singapore Mathematics
curriculum would be an