Education Therapist – Speech-Language And Audiologist

Requirements

RVQ 13/14 qualification in Speech Language Therapy and Audiology as recognised by SAQA. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Speech Language Therapist and Audiologist. Registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE). One-year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). A valid driver's license is required. Knowledge: Inclusive Education (IE) policies (White Paper 6); Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) policy; Guidelines on the development of Full- service/Inclusive Schools; Guidelines on the development of Special Schools as Resource Centres; Care and Support for Teaching and Learning (CSTL); Integrated School Health Policy. Skills: Therapeutic assessment and techniques; multi-disciplinary teamwork; Preventative and developmental approach; Development of t

Duties

Assess the learner’s level of functioning to identify barriers to learning based on the Speech Language Therapy and Audiology’ scope of practice: Conduct speech-language and hearing screening for the learners; administer formal assessments. Analyse and interpret results for better decision making for therapeutic intervention, engage in multi-disciplinary team discussions and make recommendations and/or referrals: 2) Provide intervention (direct and indirect therapy) relating to barriers to learning: Provide direct and indirect services based on Speech-Language and Audiology plan to learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools; prescribe, issue and maintain assistive devices (e.g. Fm Systems and Communication Devices); maintain records of Speech-Language and Audiology services, effective administration practices and report to supervisors as required: 3) Engage in therape

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