Educational Therapist (Freelance / Contract)
About the company
We support primary school children with literacy and learning difficulties using Orton-Gillingham-based multisensory approaches. We expand services to include targeted interventions for dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, and other learning needs.
Your tasks
Provide one-to-one educational therapy to primary school children with dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, and related learning needs, delivering structured multisensory interventions and collaborating with parents and working with the centre staff to support individual learning goals and strategies.
Requirements
Responsibilities
- Conduct one-to-one educational therapy sessions for primary school children with dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, and related learning needs to improve literacy, numeracy, attention, executive functioning, and learning skills
- Review psychological and psycho-educational reports and intake information to develop individualized intervention goals
- Deliver structured, multisensory interventions based on Orton-Gillingham or similar literacy approaches to enhance learning outcomes
- Track and document progress after each session and prepare comprehensive session notes and end-of-package progress reports
- Communicate clearly with parents regarding goals, progress, and home strategies; participate in parent review meetings as needed
- Collaborate with the centre director on programme planning and contribute ideas for resource and materials development
- Maintain confidentiality of all client information in compliance with PDPA and centre policies
- Commit to a minimum engagement period of one year
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Educational Therapy, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field
- Registration with, or eligibility to register with, AET(S) or an equivalent professional body
- At least 2 years of experience working with children with dyslexia, ADHD, and/or ASD
- Training in Orton-Gillingham or another structured literacy approach
- Familiarity with the Singapore primary school curriculum
- Ability to build rapport with children who find learning difficult through warmth and patience
- Strong communication skills with parents
- Proficient in documentation and organizational skills
Other
- Job Title: Educational Therapist (Freelance / Contract)
Other Information
- Location: Marine Parade (on-site)
- Schedule: Weekday afternoons (from 3pm onwards) and/or Saturday mornings, by arrangement
- $60 to $90 per 60 min session, depending on qualifications and experience. The monthly range shown is an estimate based on 8 sessions a week.