Metta Preschool Punggol (慈光幼儿园) has been in operation since its official opening on 31 July 2010. The Centre receives cases from SG Enable through referrals from hospitals. Enrolment will take place after the initial screening process is completed. Our Centre specializes in early intervention programmes for children under two to six years old from various races and religions who are diagnosed or suspected with mild to moderate autism spectrum disorders (ASD), global developmental delay and/or intellectual disabilities. Early intervention seeks to maximize the potential development of these infants and children.
The children attend a 3-hour session programmes twice a week. The multi-disciplinary team consists of teachers, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists. They come together to discuss and set specific and measurable 1-year goals for the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) of each child. The IEP focuses on 6 domains: fine motor, gross motor, adaptive, cognitive, social communication and social skills.
As a Speech Language Therapist, the candidate is responsible in the following areas:
- To work with students on a one-to-one or group setting based on their levels of functioning
- To evaluate and document students’ Speech Language therapy needs and progress at regular intervals, monitor training programmes and review their effectiveness
- To provide Speech Language therapy consultation, support, and update on the student’s progress and status to relevant members of the rehabilitation team and caregivers
- To be involved in discussions of student-related issues with caregivers
- To evaluate of effectiveness/relevance of programme
- To assess and identify individual needs of students and formulate/develop and implement appropriate individualized Speech Language therapy programmes.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of related experience in Preschool setting is advantageous
- Minimum Diploma/ Degree in Speech Language Therapy or equivalent.
- Registered with Singapore’s Allied Health Professions Council
- Interest in working with children with special needs
Work Location: Punggol
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8.30am - 5.30pm
