Job Title: Educational Therapist (Freelance / Contract)
Company Overview
We support primary school children with literacy and learning difficulties using Orton-Gillingham-based multisensory approaches. We expand services to include targeted interventions for dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, and other learning needs.
Job Summary
Provide one-to-one educational therapy to primary school children with dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, and related learning needs, delivering structured multisensory interventions and collaborating with parents and working with the centre staff to support individual learning goals and strategies.
Responsibilities
Conduct one-to-one educational therapy sessions for primary school children with dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, and related learning needs to improve literacy, numeracy, attention, executive functioning, and learning skills
Review psychological and psycho-educational reports and intake information to develop individualized intervention goals
Deliver structured, multisensory interventions based on Orton-Gillingham or similar literacy approaches to enhance learning outcomes
Track and document progress after each session and prepare comprehensive session notes and end-of-package progress reports
Communicate clearly with parents regarding goals, progress, and home strategies; participate in parent review meetings as needed
Collaborate with the centre director on programme planning and contribute ideas for resource and materials development
Maintain confidentiality of all client information in compliance with PDPA and centre policies
Commit to a minimum engagement period of one year
Preferred competencies and qualifications
Diploma or Degree in Educational Therapy, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field
Registration with, or eligibility to register with, AET(S) or an equivalent professional body
At least 2 years of experience working with children with dyslexia, ADHD, and/or ASD
Training in Orton-Gillingham or another structured literacy approach
Familiarity with the Singapore primary school curriculum
Ability to build rapport with children who find learning difficult through warmth and patience
Strong communication skills with parents
Proficient in documentation and organizational skills
Other Information
Location: Marine Parade (on-site)
Schedule: Weekday afternoons (from 3pm onwards) and/or Saturday mornings, by arrangement
$60 to $90 per 60 min session, depending on qualifications and experience. The monthly range shown is an estimate based on 8 sessions a week.