Speech Language Pathologist
About ICS
Founded in 1964, the International Community School of Addis Ababa (ICS Addis) is a premier, non-profit IB World School serving students from Early Years 3 through Grade 12 on a modern, green campus with state-of-the-art learning spaces in the heart of Ethiopia’s capital. Fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), the Middle States Association (MSA), and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), and a proud member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA), ICS delivers the full IB continuum—Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP).
Bringing together a diverse student body representing over 80 nations and an international faculty, the school provides a holistic, inclusive, innovative, and inquiry-based education supported by personalized pathways and authentic, real-world applications that inspire creativity and lifelong learning.
Guided by the Head of School, exceptionally supportive administrative leadership, and "The ICS Mission," ICS nurtures the talents, character, intellect, and personal well-being of every learner while fostering global citizenship and community wellness.
Underpinned by a strong culture of continuous professional growth, the school deeply values its educators, offering robust development opportunities to empower students to excel academically and thrive as positive contributors in an ever-changing world.
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School-Wide Program
The International Community School of Addis Ababa (ICS Addis) is a world-leading international school serving families from more than 70 nations. ICS offers a holistic, inclusive, and innovative educational experience to children from Early Years to Grade 12, striving to ensure that all students learn and engage at the highest levels. We are committed to empowering students to develop agency and the skills necessary to excel in the curriculum and in life, according to their individual needs.
Our school is an International Baccalaureate World School, offering the Primary Years, Middle Years, Career-related, and Diploma Programmes, as well as a blend of supplemental programs for high school graduation pathways. ICS is accredited in the United States by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and internationally by the Council of International Schools (CIS). We value personalized learning, global citizenship, and community wellbeing.
At ICS, there are student support programs that include English as an Academic Language (EAL), Learning Support (LS), the Student Transition Education Program (STEP), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech-Language Therapy (SLT), and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), as well as a school counseling program based on the International School Counseling Association (ISCA) model. All these programs collaborate as part of multidisciplinary planning to identify students' academic needs and to provide targeted, personalized interventions for each student.
We are committed to nurturing the intellectual, physical, and emotional development of all our students. We understand that student success is not solely defined by academic progress, which is why ICS provides a variety of programs, services, and facilities designed to enrich the student experience.
Our co-curricular opportunities provide personal and social development for all students by introducing them to different interests and experiences. Students are encouraged to participate in a number of activities in the lower grades, then given the opportunity to build on their experience and extend and enrich their interests in ever challenging ways as they move into the upper Middle and High School, particularly in sports and the arts. We are members of the International Schools of Southern and Eastern Africa (ISSEA) conference, which organizes a variety of interscholastic opportunities in sports, the arts, and STEAM.
Additionally, students are empowered to make an impact through community engagement and service projects, as well as pursue other passions such as dance, games, illustration, gymnastics, coding, robotics, art, stop-motion videos, and much more.
Position: Speech Language Pathologist
ICS Addis is recruiting a dynamic Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Student Support Services department and school. The successful candidate will provide speech language therapy services and to ensure children with communication disorders are effectively identified, assessed and supported with speech, language, and communication challenges. The SLP is expected to develop and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and provide counseling (consultation) for parents to help them with a deeper understanding and support needed to address their child's speech, language, or communication concerns. Applicants will keep abreast of the advances in assessment and intervention of students with speech, language, and communication concerns within a multicultural/multilingual population.
Working within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) model, the SLP is expected to have strong and successful understanding and experience in collaborative planning, reflection, and communication with others as part of a Professional Learning Community (PLC). In this role, they participate in Individual Learning Plan development and Student Focus Team Meetings, designing systems, programs, and services that maximize students’ speech, language, and communication success. The ideal candidate will bring several years of successful and dynamic experience in the field of educational support services, which includes 3 years of experience in speech therapy plus a Master’s degree in speech pathology, communication disorders, and a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology .
A highly qualified candidate will have knowledge, experience, and skills in:
Identification of students’ speech-language disorders through conducting valid assessments that adhere to standardized assessment tools.
Experience working with school-age children and adolescents with a variety of speech, language, and/or communication disorders.
Strong knowledge of methods of assessment; systematic processes to collect data, translate assessment results into empirically based decisions about service delivery, and evaluate outcomes of services.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with students, families and interdisciplinary teams.
Planning and developing appropriate intervention programs and/or services to students.
Providing intervention strategies to support the teaching process and to assist students in speech and language learning.
Using best practices and research-based resources to facilitate non-biased interventions that are sensitive to students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Delivery of services consistent with ethical principles and professional standards of practice.
Exceptional documentation and record-keeping skills.
An innovative mindset
How to apply
As part of the online application, please upload a single PDF packet which includes the following:
- A letter of interest explaining your strengths and why you think you are a good match for the position and our school.
- A current résumé.
- A list of at least four recent referees should be submitted. Contact information should include name, position, current email address, mobile/office numbers, and current (anticipated) time zone.
ICS Addis will respond briefly to all applications received via this portal. Questions should be addressed to recruitment@icsaddis.org
Commitment to Child Safeguarding
ICS Addis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are responsible for recognizing, responding to, and reporting concerns in accordance with ICS safeguarding procedures, and for actively participating in required child protection training and practices. Background checks and reference verification are conditions of employment.
Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed as applications are received. ICS reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline if an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process.