Education Therapist – Speech and Language (Grade 1) (ST. Patricks Special Schools)

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Overview This role is for an Education Therapist specializing in Speech and Language (Grade 1) at St. Patrick's Special Schools, employed by the Eastern Cape Department of Education. The position involves conducting comprehensive assessments, developing and implementing therapy plans for learners with speech, language, and communication difficulties, and providing outreach services to various schools. The therapist will work within a multi-disciplinary team, provide information to stakeholders, and ensure compliance with professional ethics. 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. * 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 Candidates should be qualified Speech-Language Therapists with a Bachelor's degree, holding current and valid HPCSA registration, and possessing at least one year of relevant clinical experience. The ideal candidate will have specific knowledge of South African inclusive education policies (White Paper 6, SIAS), special schools as resource centres, and integrated school health policy, along with an understanding of SBST and DBST functionality. They should also demonstrate strong therapeutic assessment and communication skills, be proficient in report writing, data analysis, and computer literacy, and be capable of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/education-therapist-speech-and-language-grade-1-st-patricks-special-schools-eastern-cape-department-of-education Source: myjobmag

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