Job description
Speech Language Therapist Job Description
NATURE OF WORK
Assists students with special communicative needs to sue the maximum communication possible. Employee is responsible for assisting identified speech-language delayed/impaired students to achieve their communicative potential both receptively through listening comprehension and/or expressively through oral expression. Employee coordinates services with the student’s educational staff and family.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizes the school program, cooperates with others to accomplish its goals, coordinates program services with other student services and maintains records in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standards.
Conducts screening and testing, obtains diagnostic information, analyzes information and makes recommendations regarding programs and services.
Develops individual education plans for each speech-language eligible child in collaboration with the classroom teacher, parent, and other pertinent professionals.
Plans therapy and uses appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniques to support the curriculum. The employee manages time, facilities and resources to facilitate delivery of services. The employee promotes effective interpersonal relations and engages in continuing professional growth.
Provides consultation, seeks assistance of others, uses related research and makes recommendations and referrals for the implementation of services.
Performs other related work as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING
Graduation from an accredited program of speech therapy and two years of experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Graduated in “Speech & Language Pathology or related discipline"
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and methods of speech therapy and their proper application in the educational environment.
Considerable knowledge of appropriate evaluating tools.
Considerable knowledge of the equipment and assistive technology available to use in therapy.
Considerable knowledge of current literature, trends and developments in the field of speech pathology.
General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
Skill in directly providing a wide range of treatment activities.
Ability to select and administer appropriate assessment and treatment methods.
Ability to screen, evaluate and provide required speech therapy services.
Ability to develop and implement individualized programs.
Ability to accurately document sessions.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop simple reports from those records.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM4,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Parental leave
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Petaling Jaya: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Have you graduated in Speech & Language Pathology or equivalent field?
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 11/11/2025
