EDUCATIONAL THERAPIST
Summary
Provide one-on-one and small-group therapy for children with learning difficulties, using evidence-based strategies and MOE-aligned instruction to develop literacy, numeracy, and cognitive skills.
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Educational Therapist to provide individualized or small group intervention for children with mild to moderate learning difficulties, specificlearning disorders, and/or emotional and behavioral challenges. The roleinvolves delivering holistic support that integrates curriculum Instruction,remediation, and cognitive skill development to help each learner reach theirfull potential.
JobResponsibilities
a) Provide one-to-one intervention with mild to moderate learning difficulties, specific learning difficulties and/or childrenwith emotional or behavioral concerns.
b) Teachingin all-inclusive approach which includes curriculum, remediation, and cognitiveskills training (e.g., memory, Visual skills and Auditory and listening skillsetc).
c) Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify students' learningstrengths and challenges.
d) Develop individualized education plans (IEPs) that align with eachstudent’s needs and goals.
e) Use evidence-based strategies to support students with dyslexia, ADHD,executive functioning deficits and other learning challenges.
f) Monitor and document student progress, adjusting interventions asnecessary to achieve desired outcomes.
g) Abilityto arouse and sustain interest /involvement from children through varied activities.
h) Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure aholistic approach to student support.
i) Provide guidance and training to educators and parents on effectivestrategies to support students with learning differences.
j) Abilityto participate in and contribute to multi-disciplinary assessment, planning, implementation,and evaluation process.
Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology / education (Special Education) or Early Childhood (Special Needs) or related field.
- Proficient in teaching the MOE Primary and Secondary School curriculum, withfamiliarity in syllabus requirements and academic expectations.
- Able toteach multiple core subjects including English, Chinese and Mathematics, up to the GCE ‘O’ Level standard.
- Skilled inworking with a wide age range of learners, from early years to secondary school level, adapting teaching strategies to suit developmentalstages.
- Trained inspecialized literacy and phonics intervention programs, such as the Orton-GillinghamApproach, Lindamood-Bell program, and in numeracy support, includingDyscalculia intervention strategies.
- Experiencedin supporting children with developmental and/or learning difficulties,including Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, and mild autism spectrumdisorder (ASD).
What We Offer:
- Availability to work from Tuesday to Saturday.
- A competitive remuneration package with attractive benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Gain immense clinical experience through a varied caseload, mentorship, training, and interaction with peers.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including speech therapists, teachers, and psychologists.
Interested parties, please send your resume with current & expectedsalary and availability to agnes_ho@therapy.com.sg.
We regret only shortlisted applicants will be notified.