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