Educational Therapist – LOCUM

Job Description:

• 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

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), 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 (Reg. No.: R22110702)

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