Education Therapist – Speech and Language (Grade 1) ORTI (Tsolo Special School)

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**Overview** This role is for an Education Therapist specializing in Speech and Language, designated as Grade 1 ORTI, within the Eastern Cape Department of Education, specifically at Tsolo Special School. The position involves providing crucial speech and language therapy services to learners in special schools and through outreach programs to other public schools. **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 the special schools. * Conduct 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, District-Based Support Teams, 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. * Analyse 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)** * Degree in Speech-Language Therapy: A recognized Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Therapy from an accredited institution. * HPCSA Registration: Current and valid registration as a Speech-Language Therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa HPCSA is mandatory. * One Year of Relevant Experience: 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. Functionality of SBSTs and DBSTs. Inclusive Education IE policies White Paper 6; Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support SIAS policy; Special Schools as Resource Centres; and Integrated School Health Policy. Functionality of SBSTs and DBSTs. * Therapeutic assessment and techniques; Multi-disciplinary teamwork; Preventative and developmental approach; Development of training programmes for the SBST; Report writing; Analysis of data and trends; Communication, consultation and facilitation skills; Computer literacy; Presentation skills and organising and planning. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a qualified Speech-Language Therapist holding a Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Therapy from an accredited institution. They must possess current and valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and have a minimum of one year of relevant experience or clinical experience as a Speech-Language Therapist. Applicants should have knowledge of specific Inclusive Education policies, including White Paper 6, SIAS policy, Special Schools as Resource Centres, and the Integrated School Health Policy, along with an understanding of the functionality of SBSTs and DBSTs. Essential skills include therapeutic assessment and techniques, multi-disciplinary teamwork, a preventative and developmental approach, report writing, data analysis, communication, computer literacy, presentation, organizing, and planning. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/education-therapist-speech-and-language-grade-1-orti-tsolo-special-school-eastern-cape-department-of-education Source: myjobmag

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