Education Therapist – Speech and Language (Grade 1)

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**Overview** This role is for an Education Therapist specializing in Speech and Language (Grade 1) with the Eastern Cape Department of Education. The position involves providing speech-language therapy services to learners with communication difficulties across special, full-service, and public ordinary schools within the province. **What you will do** * Conduct thorough assessments of learners' speech, language, and communication difficulties, including evaluation of speech sounds, language comprehension and expression, fluency, and voice in special schools. * Provide outreach services to Full-Service and Public Ordinary Schools to extend therapeutic support. * Administer formal and informal assessments and conduct screenings for learners to identify needs. * Develop and implement individualized and group Speech-Language Therapy plans for learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools. * Prescribe, issue, and maintain appropriate assistive devices to support communication. * Provide relevant information about therapeutic programs to internal and external stakeholders, including School-Based Support Teams (SBSTs), District-Based Support Teams (DBSTs), and parents. * Assist in the appropriate placement of learners within special schools based on their communication needs. * Ensure strict compliance with the Code of Ethics of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in all aspects of practice. * Oversee effective administrative practices related to Speech and Language Therapy interventions. * Analyze and interpret information to make decisions regarding the need for therapeutic intervention, engage in multi-disciplinary team discussions, and make recommendations and/or referrals. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A recognized Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Therapy from an accredited institution. * Current and valid registration as a Speech-Language Therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is mandatory. * A minimum of one year of experience or relevant clinical experience as a Speech-Language Therapist. * Knowledge of Inclusive Education (IE) policies (White Paper 6); Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) policy; Special Schools as Resource Centres; and Integrated School Health Policy. * Knowledge of the functionality of School-Based Support Teams (SBSTs) and District-Based Support Teams (DBSTs). * Therapeutic assessment and techniques. * Multi-disciplinary teamwork skills. * A preventative and developmental approach. * Ability to develop training programmes for the SBST. * Report writing skills. * Ability to analyze data and trends. * Communication, consultation and facilitation skills. * Computer literacy. * Presentation skills. * Organising and planning skills. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a qualified and HPCSA-registered Speech-Language Therapist holding a Bachelor's degree, with a minimum of one year of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will possess comprehensive knowledge of South African inclusive education policies and the functionality of school and district-based support teams. They should be proficient in therapeutic assessment and intervention, capable of multidisciplinary teamwork, report writing, data analysis, and developing training programs. Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and organizational skills, along with computer literacy, are also required. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/education-therapist-speech-and-language-grade-1-eastern-cape-department-of-education Source: myjobmag

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