Job Description

Speech and Language Therapist / Senior Speech and Language Therapist

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Position Type: Speech and Language Therapist / Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Full Time)

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We are a value-based organization, committed to serving students on the autism spectrum who have an intellectual disability. Working as a team from different professional backgrounds, we work interdependently to provide the best evidence-informed practices so that quality education can be provided through an autism-focused curriculum, competent staff, and strong family collaboration.

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Responsibilities

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Assessment and Intervention

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- Conduct speech/language assessment for complex cases and plan for intervention
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- Communication level of students and plan for intervention
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Program Planning & Delivery

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- Plans for intervention in 1:1/small group
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- Implements school-wide initiatives on Alternative/Augmentative Communication (AAC) supports for students with the development team
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- Makes necessary referrals to external speech-language therapy services when intervention needs exceed classroom intervention scope
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- 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
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Training & Coaching (Senior SLT)

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- Coach educators on communication screening of students
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- Provides AAC consultation, training,



and coaching to educators on the use of alternative/augmentative communication (AAC) supports
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- Plan and deliver training on language & communication topics related to autism
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- Plan induction and orientation for new SLTs
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- Coach and develop Speech and Language Therapist
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- Supervise SLT eligible for registration with Allied Health Professional Council in Singapore to be a Full Registrant
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Management and Service Operations (Senior SLT)

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- Lead with the team in the development of program, policies & procedures to promote best practice in SLTs service provision.
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- Collaborate in the development on best practices of service provision with other allied health professionals
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- Recommend procurement and monitor utilization of equipment and resource materials
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- Conduct performance reviews of SLTs
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- Any other responsibilities as required by your Supervisor
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Requirements

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- Registered with the Allied Health Professions Council in Singapore as Full Registrant
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- At least 5-7 years of relevant working experience in the same or related field including assessment, intervention, and coaching/teaching
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- Desire to learn about Autism and the passion to serve the autism community and their families
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Benefits

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a agile environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

📌 Speech And Language Therapist / Senior Speech And Language Therapist
🏢 Autism Association (Singapore)
📍 Senior