Speech Therapist – School Project

About the role

Czech Rehabilitation Hospital in Al Ain is hiring a Speech Therapist for a school project. The therapist works with students who face speech, language and communication challenges, helping them overcome barriers to learning and social interaction. The role covers assessment, intervention and collaboration with educators, parents and other specialists.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate students' speech, language and communication abilities through observation, testing and consultations.
• Develop individualized therapy plans covering articulation, language development, voice, fluency and social communication.
• Deliver one-on-one and group therapy sessions to improve communication and classroom participation.
• Work with teachers to put classroom strategies into place that support language development.
• Train school staff and parents on techniques to support students' communication goals.
• Document and monitor progress, updating therapy plans as needed.
• Take part in IEP meetings to set communication-related goals.
• Support students with speech delays, language disorders, stuttering and other communication challenges.
• Stay up to date with current research and best practices in speech-language pathology.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from an accredited institution.
• Valid professional license or eligibility to obtain a license in Abu Dhabi (DOH/HAAD).
• Experience working with children, preferably in a school or educational setting.
• Knowledge of speech and language disorders such as autism, developmental delays and learning disabilities.
• Fluency in Arabic.

Required skills

• Developing and implementing therapy plans for diverse communication challenges.
• Using assessment tools and therapeutic strategies to facilitate progress.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.