Speech-Language Pathologist

Empower students to communicate effectively and confidently, which will enable them to achieve their full potential and enhance their overall quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and diagnose speech and language disorders in students with disabilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Implement evidence-based therapy techniques to improve students' communication skills.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of students and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support students' academic and social-emotional development.
• Provide resources and support for families to continue therapy outside of the school setting.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress and treatment plans.
• Attend and participate in meetings and conferences related to students' progress and needs.

Working Hours & Schedule

The therapist has 40 working hours per week, which is comprised of up to thirty-six 45-minute speech sessions, various responsibilities, and some planning time.

There are about 30 days of Macau and school holidays throughout the year which includes both Winter and Chinese Spring Festival breaks. Monthly working Saturdays—which often foster community engagement and extension activities—allow us to lengthen our holidays while still meeting contact day requirements.

Special Education and Inclusive

"Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit therefrom…." - Bahá’u’lláh

We take our inspiration for our Special and Inclusive Education program from this quote from the Baha'i Writings. We see the vast potential in every human being and the goal of our programs is to uncover and develop this in each student.

Our Special Education program, which we call The Life Lab, delivers tailor-made, individualized learning programs to students with autism, Down’s syndrome, or other mental or physical challenges. Currently, with four or five teachers serving eight students, we are able to provide an enriching and loving atmosphere. Our program includes personalized academic instruction, life skills, community access, and targeted inclusion along with speech therapy where applicable.

We follow the Inclusive model of education and closely support over twenty-five K-12 students who have special educational needs, such as dyslexia and challenges with memory or attention. Four resource teachers use a range of methods to ensure that our inclusive students can follow the mainstream learning lessons.

Requirements

• Experience working with students with language and communication challenges, particularly in a school setting.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapy techniques and the ability to apply them in individualized treatment plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Qulifications

• A bachelor's degree or master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
• Fluency in English, which is the medium of instruction.