Chief Education Specialist – Speech and Language Therapist (LSPID)

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Chief Education Specialist – Speech and Language Therapist within the Eastern Cape Department of Education. The position focuses on providing speech and language therapy services within an Inclusive Education framework, particularly for non-verbal learners with profound disabilities in care centre environments. The role requires extensive travel within the District. **What you will do** Not specified **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriate recognized qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa HPCSA as a Speech and Language Therapist. * Current, valid registration with the HPCSA in Independent Practice. * A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience post-registration with the HPCSA as a Speech and Language Therapist. * Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license is mandatory as the role requires extensive travel within the District. * Advanced proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint for grant monitoring and data reporting. * Knowledge and skills: In-depth knowledge of Inclusive Education policies SIAS, White Paper 6. * Expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC and its application for non-verbal learners with profound disabilities. * Ability to take initiative, work under pressure, and apply innovative problem-solving in under-resourced care centre environments. * Knowledge of safe positioning and modified textures is vital for their safety in care centres. * Ability to understanding how sensory processing e.g., tactile defensiveness or auditory hypersensitivity impacts a learner's ability to communicate in a noisy care centre. * Excellent communication skills. **Who should apply** This role is suited for a qualified and currently registered Speech and Language Therapist with the HPCSA, holding at least 3 years of post-registration experience in independent practice. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of Inclusive Education policies (SIAS, White Paper 6) and expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for learners with profound disabilities. They should demonstrate the ability to take initiative, work under pressure, apply innovative problem-solving in under-resourced care environments, and have knowledge of safe positioning and modified textures. Furthermore, understanding the impact of sensory processing on communication is essential. The candidate must have excellent communication skills, advanced proficiency in MS Office applications for reporting, and a valid driver's license for extensive travel. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/chief-education-specialist-speech-and-language-therapist-lspid-eastern-cape-department-of-education Source: myjobmag

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