Educational Therapist (Science) – Flexi

at  Dyslexia Association of Singapore DAS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Educational Therapist (Science) – Flexi Scheme
Division/Branch Science Programme, SES Division
We are looking for individuals with a passion in teaching Science but are not able to commit to a full-
time job. Candidates must be able to commit to a minimum of 8 teaching hours per week and
respond at short notice to cover classes at the different DAS learning centres. They must be able to
commit to this arrangement for a minimum of two years. All candidates must be registered with the
Ministry of Education (MOE) before they can start teaching at the DAS.
About our Science Programme
The Science Explorers Short-Term Programme (STP) is one of the most exciting programmes
available under Specialised Educational Services (SES) division. In line with our Ministry of
Education’s (MOE) Science syllabus, our students with dyslexia learn to ‘Explore Science & Enrich
Their Minds’! There are five Science Themes; Diversity, Interactions, Systems, Energy and Cycles,
which are, included respectively in each Science Explorers STP, throughout the year. These Science
Explorers STPs have been designed to support our students from Primary 3 to Primary 6 with their
understanding of the Science concepts and processes as well as applications of the conceptual
knowledge and skills to answer Science exam questions in an interactive and fun environment.
Our intake is kept to a maximum of 6 students per Science class. In a school-term of 10 weeks, our
Science classes are conducted once a week and it is 1 hour per lesson. All teaching materials and
students’ worksheets will be provided for conducting the Science theme-based lessons, which
include both ‘Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) approach and Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach that
encourages students’ engagement during Science lessons.
The duties of DAS Flexi Educational Therapists (Science) include the following:
Delivering lesson plans face-to-face and/or online lessons that meet the students’ needs and
abilities, in line with the guidelines of the SES Science curriculum.
Monitoring the progress of the students based on their Pre & Post Science Assessments as
well as during Science lessons.
Sharing information on progress of students and discussing issues if any, with parents on a
termly basis.
Fulfilling administrative responsibilities such as marking attendance for all lessons.
Attending all training sessions provided by the Science team.
Participating in the Quality Assurance Audit (QAA) annually to ensure that our Science
Programmes are of high quality and its effectiveness throughout the year.
Responding to relief teaching needs where necessary.
Participating in research to evaluate the effectiveness of the Science Programme (optional).

REQUIREMENTS

Education:
Degree from a recognised
university.
Minimum Grade C6 for
Science at GCE “O” levels.
Experience:
No teaching experience is
necessary; however, some
experience in teaching
Science, and/or working
with children with specific
learning differences would
be an advantage.
Other Skills & Knowledge:
Strong interpersonal skills
with the ability to
communicate effectively.

Flexibility in adapting to the
changing needs of the
Science Programme.
Good understanding of the
Singapore Science
curriculum would be an
advantage.

REGISTRATION WITH THE REGISTER OF EDUCATIONAL THERAPIST (ASIA) [RETA]

The DAS has initiated the setting up of a Register of trained and experienced professional tutors and
therapists who specialise in supporting individuals with dyslexia and/or related specific learning
difficulties. The Register is guided by a steering committee, which comprises senior DAS staff and
individuals working in the private practice and other educational bodies. The Register will provide
public recognition of professional training and competence for members. Individuals are encouraged
to sign up with RETA (http://www.reta.sg/) once they have attained the necessary training and
experience.

Please refer the Job description for details