Locum Educational Therapist - Flexible hours - Northeast

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver lessons in individual or small group settings to support children’s diverse learning needs
• Conduct informal and formal assessments to evaluate and monitor children’s developmental and academic progress
• Develop and adapt teaching strategies and instructional materials tailored to meet the needs of young learners with developmental or learning challenges
• Track and document children’s progress through detailed case notes and progress reports, and regularly share updates with parents through text, photos, and videos
• Facilitate Parent-Teacher Conferences at the end of each term to discuss children’s learning and development
• Actively engage in curriculum design, resource development, action research, and pilot studies to enhance instructional effectiveness
• Participate in awareness talks and training workshops to promote understanding of educational therapy and support techniques
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to ensure holistic development and learning for each child

Job Requirements :

Educational Background : Degree graduate. Completed a minimum 40-hour course providing theoretical knowledge and practical skills for literacy support to learners with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), with at least 10 practicum hours logged. E.g., Certificate in Dyslexia & Literacy Teaching, Postgraduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs, Specialist Diploma in SpLD, Diploma in Special Education

Registration Requirement : Must be registered at the Member level with the Register of Educational Therapists (Asia) (RETA) or Association of Educational Therapists (AETS), demonstrating adherence to educational therapy standards

Assessment Skills : Ability to administer and interpret standardized assessments to develop targeted intervention plans for learning and developmental needs

Teaching Proficiency : Ability to teach Literacy and/or Mathematics up to PSLE and/or ‘O’ level curriculum standards

Specialized Training : Training in literacy and phonics programs such as the Orton-Gillingham Approach, Jolly Phonics, or Dyscalculia and numeracy teaching is advantageous

Experience with Diverse Needs : At least 2 years of prior teaching experience conducting literacy and/numeracy intervention to children who have developmental or learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, or mild autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Preferably in individual or small group settings

Commitment to Professional Growth : Engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and staying updated on research, assessment tools, and intervention methods for educational therapy

Communication and Teamwork : Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team

Interested candidates, please click Apply or send your detailed resume to: HR@ascendrecruitment.sg Ascend Recruitment Pte Ltd (EA License No.: 24C2089) April Lim Pei Ying (Reg. No.: R22110702)

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