Speech Therapist

The Speech Therapist will be responsible for speech and language therapy as well as augmentative communication and should have some familiarity with picture exchange communication systems (pecs) and sign language.

The Speech Therapist will lead the below initiatives for our Inclusive School at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan:

- Assesses the child's communication skills (e.g., articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication challenges and developing appropriate program plans.
- Develop and implement individualized educational plans (IEP) based on child’s needs along with the lead teacher.
- Educating and instructing child's family / guardian regarding the communication disorder to facilitate improvement.
- Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with special children.
- Create goals and objectives for special children to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges.
- Interfacing regularly with other members of the rehabilitation team and medical staff on the child's intervention plan, progress, and prognosis.
- Developing appropriate home and community programs to maintain and enhance the performance of the child's environment.
- Maintain files and records (e.g., progress reports, activity logs, intervention plans, and quarterly reports on the progress of the child.)
- Maintain a team-based approach with the entire school program.

**Qualifications, Skills & Experience**:
1. Bachelor of Audiology Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) or equivalent in speech therapy

2. Prior experience of working with or observing children with developmental disabilities will be desirable.

3. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

4. Ability to take care of special children with different personalities

5. Good computer skills

6. Adherence to deadlines and appointments

**Salary**: ₹15,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Speech therapy: 2 years (required)