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Job Purpose And Scope
- To provide clinically effective, person‑centred, and evidence‑based therapy, assessment and intervention to children at the Hamilton International School.
- To provide support and training to all education staff with regard to Speech & Language therapy interventions.
Functional Links
Students and their parents / carers and advocatesSchool staffOther professionals working with the studentsRelevant Community ServicesDuties & Responsibilities
Assess, screen, and evaluate students and effectively share results with parents and educational staff, and participate in the eligibility determination process in accordance with school requirements and best practice.Provide high‑quality direct speech‑language therapy services to students according to their Individual Education Plans.Conduct assessments, analyse results, and write reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral‑motor skills.Develop IEPs that are SMART and strength‑based as well as child‑ and family‑centred for overall educational improvement.Ensure evaluations, IEPs and service delivery are aligned with school guidelines.Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language delays / disorders.Provide consultative services for school staff by sharing and demonstrating specific techniques and working with school teams to facilitate consistent interventions for targeted students.Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community to foster individual student success and growth, while engaging families in the therapy program.Maintain and submit information / reports including student progress for all students.Share responsibility for school activities and student supervision with other staff members.Coordinate with the SENCO to ensure school mission, philosophy, and procedures are embraced.Keep abreast of best practices in speech and language therapy and language development.Contribute productively to the school as a whole.CLINICAL
Use clinical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret assessment results in order to set appropriate therapy goals and outcome measures.Monitor, evaluate and modify intervention to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.Provide individual or small group therapy as required.Collaborate with all team members and families to provide a coordinated approach and ensure occupational therapy is integrated into the student’s targets that support learning and daily living skills.Provide training to both school staff and parents.Work closely with the SEN team, including the occupational therapist, to ensure provision is child‑centred and the environment enables students to realize their potential and maximise academic, social, physical and emotional development.Develop and monitor SaLT programmes implemented by the Special Education Teachers and Learning Assistants.Support, advise and supervise the same.Assess for, advise and order specialist equipment / software, being aware of financial implications and restrictions in liaison with reporting relationships.Attend school‑arranged meetings for children, including IEP meetings, reviews and parent evenings.Use IT and other alternative communication methods to overcome barriers to communication (e.g., simple clear language, Makaton, symbols, visuals and objects).ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT
Manage a clinical caseload and time effectively, prioritising work as required.Complete and maintain accurate treatment records in accordance with the Standards of Practice set by THIS.Write professional reports to be shared at review meetings, and attend review meetings where appropriate.PROFESSIONAL
Be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice where appropriate.Be aware of the sensitivity required to work closely, effectively and professionally with students, parents / carers and other professionals.Respect confidentiality, individuality, values and cultural and religious diversity of pupils.Undertake school induction programmes and continued professional development, including child protection, safeguarding, health and safety and risk management training.Participate in staff meetings, department meetings and liaison meetings with other professionals.Promote awareness of the role of Speech & Language therapy within the school and home community.Maintain personal development through off‑site and in‑house training, contact and involvement with relevant special interest groups, attendance of CPD, and review of literature as required.Keep abreast of new developments within the profession and ensure practice is evidence‑based.Review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision.Work within professional standards as stipulated in the relevant Code of Conduct.Health and Safety
Emphasise the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum, communicating to pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety, the safety of others and respect for school property and equipment.Perform playground duties on time and with due diligence to safeguard students.Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.Ensure that all necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed.Maintain awareness of all health and safety measures required in school settings.THIS is fully committed to students’ safeguarding and protection. The selected applicants will be required to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within our school, as well as adhere to and ensure compliance with The Hamilton International School’s child protection policies and procedures.
Position Requirements
Have a current license or be qualified for a license as a Speech‑Language Pathologist.Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited institution.Preferred candidates will have experience with oral‑motor skills, childhood development, TEACCH, PECS, ABA / VB strategies.Experience
Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience.
Language
English is mandatory.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Outstanding performance in counselling & wellbeing in a school setting.Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form.Organisation skills : well organised and able to prioritise, multitask and meet deadlines.The ability to work on a regular and punctual basis.Flexible and work well under pressure.Customer service.Critical thinking.Ability to negotiate, persuade and motivate others.Willing attitude to be a part of the school team.Strong sense of professionalism.Safeguarding and welfare of children.A collaborative team‑player with excellent interpersonal skills.The ability to develop good personal relationships within a team.Behaviour management.Demonstrated competency to use computer applications related to the role, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.Record keeping and report preparation methods.Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy and patience.Customer focused.Willingness to undertake appropriate Professional Development.Attributes
Empathetic listener.Integrity and confidentiality.Internationally minded.Emotional intelligence.Intercultural awareness, creative.Flexible and a can‑do attitude.Passionate about delivering quality education.Able to command respect of pupils, colleagues and parents.Driven by wanting to improve quality and develop the school.Reliable with an attention to detail and a commitment to quality.An innovator with a willingness to embrace change.#J-18808-Ljbffr