Job Description

Job Title:

Speech Therapist / Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Reports to:

Center Director / Clinical Supervisor

Job Summary:

We are looking for a passionate and skilled

Speech Therapist

to join our multidisciplinary team at a special needs center dedicated to supporting children (ages 2-12) with speech, language, communication, and feeding challenges. The Speech Therapist will assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of speech and language disorders, helping children develop essential communication skills to enhance their social, academic, and emotional well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

? Conduct comprehensive speech, language, communication, and swallowing/feeding assessments using standardized tools and clinical observations.
? Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and child-specific needs.
? Provide direct therapy services to children with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), speech delay, apraxia, articulation disorders, language impairments, stuttering, voice disorders, hearing impairments, and feeding/swallowing difficulties.
? Use evidence-based therapeutic approaches (e.g., articulation therapy, language stimulation, augmentative and alternative communication [AAC], oral-motor therapy).
? Collaborate closely with parents/caregivers, providing training and strategies for carryover at home.
? Work as part of an interdisciplinary team, coordinating with special educators, occupational therapists, psychologists, and behavior therapists.
? Document session notes, maintain progress reports, and contribute to individualized education or development plans (IEPs/IDPs).
? Stay updated with current best practices and advancements in speech-language pathology.

Required Qualifications:

? Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
? Valid license or registration (or eligibility) to practice as a Speech Therapist as per local regulatory body.
? Minimum 1 years of experience working with children, especially those with developmental or neurological conditions. Freshers also welcome.
? Strong knowledge of assessment tools, therapy techniques, and communication development milestones.
? Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
? Compassion, patience, and a child-centered, family-focused approach.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

? Experience working in a multidisciplinary or special needs setting.
? Familiarity with AAC devices and low-tech communication aids.
? Specialized training in feeding/swallowing therapy (if applicable).
? Bilingual or multilingual abilities (if relevant to the client population).

Work Conditions:

Full-time or part-time role at the center. Requires active, hands-on engagement with young children. May involve occasional outreach sessions, workshops, or parent training programs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ?30,000.00 - ?40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person