Trainee Educational Therapist

at  Dyslexia Association of Singapore DAS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Trainee Educational Therapist – Flexi scheme
Division/Branch English Language & Literacy (ELL) Division
We are looking for individuals who are inspired to teach struggling learners with dyslexia and other
learning challenges but 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.
Programmes under the DAS
Struggling learners with dyslexia and other learning challenges, are referred to DAS by psychologists
from DAS, MOE, hospitals, and private practice. Teachers and parents too, make direct referrals for
their children to attend DAS lessons. DAS provides after school intervention support for students at
one of the 12 DAS learning centres for two hours a week during the regular school term. DAS classes
are kept small to ensure individual attention can be provided. Our educational therapy is based on
the Orton-Gillingham approach and covers a range of literacy skills, which enables struggling learners
with dyslexia and other learning challenges to become independent learners. DAS Educational
Therapists also meet up regularly with learners’ parents to give feedback, advice and encouragement.

The duties of DAS ELL Educational Therapists include

• Conduct lessons in a group setting (up to 8 students in a class).
• Conduct regular progress monitoring and semestral assessments at least twice a year in

a group setting.

• Develop teaching plans and instructional materials that meet learners’ varying needs.
• Monitor the academic progress of the students.
• Write progress reports, share information and discuss issues relating to students’

learning progress with parents during the school terms.

• Conduct Meet-the-Parents sessions held at the end of each semester (twice a year).

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Diploma or Degree

from a recognised university, in
any discipline

Experience:

• Relevant teaching

experience in mainstream
schools will be an advantage

Other Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong command of

English (written and spoken)

• Ability to work flexible

hours including weekday
evenings and weekends

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. DAS Educational Therapists
will sign up with RETA (http://www.reta.sg/) once they have attained the necessary training and
experience.
Flexi EdTs will be eligible to apply for promotion to the next salary scale upon meeting the
requirements, including upgraded RETA membership status.

• Conduct lessons in a group setting (up to 8 students in a class).
• Conduct regular progress monitoring and semestral assessments at least twice a year i