Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Assessment and Intervention

• Conduct speech/language assessment for complex cases and plan for intervention
• Communication level of students and plan for intervention

Program Planning & Delivery

• Plans for intervention in 1:1/small group
• Implements school-wide initiatives on Alternative/Augmentative Communication (AAC) supports for students with the development team
• Makes necessary referrals to external speech-language therapy services when intervention needs exceed classroom intervention scope
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing student's functional goals

Training & Coaching

• Coach educators on communication screening of students
• Provides AAC consultation, training, and coaching to educators on the use of alternative/augmentative communication (AAC)supports
• Plan and deliver training on language & communication topics related to autism
• Plan induction and orientation for new SLTs
• Coach and develop Speech and Language Therapist
• Supervise SLT eligible for registration with Allied Health Professional Council in Singapore to be a Full Registrant

Management and Service Operations

• Lead with the team in the development of program, policies & procedures to promote best practice in SLTs service provision.
• Collaborate in the development of best practices of service provision with other allied health professionals
• Recommend procurement and monitor utilization of equipment and resource materials
• Conduct performance reviews of SLTs
• Any other responsibilities as required by your Supervisor

Requirements:

• Registered with the Allied Health Professions Council in Singapore as Full Registrant
• At least 5-7 years of relevant working experience in the same or related field including assessment, intervention, and coaching/teaching
• Desire to learn about Autism and the passion to serve the autism community and their families