Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist - Consultancy Contract

Position Summary:  The American International School Dhaka is seeking a skilled, passionate Speech and Language Pathologist to join our Inclusionary Learning Center on a consultancy basis. Working alongside our school Doctor and Occupational Therapist, you'll support students' communication, academic, and social-emotional development — and extend your impact to partner international schools in Dhaka. Professional development and mentorship are part of the package.

Educational Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field.

• Valid certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Experience:

• Proven experience working with Pre-K-12 students with diverse communication needs.

Skills & Competencies: 

• Communication: You speak clearly, listen well, and write with precision.

• Assessment: You identify needs and strengths accurately and design evaluations that inform meaningful intervention.

• Collaboration: You build strong partnerships with parents, teachers, and specialist colleagues.

• Patience and empathy: You support students through difficulty without losing heart.

• Professional currency: Your practice reflects current research and a growing intervention toolkit.

• Adaptability: You adjust plans responsively as student needs evolve.

• Advocacy: You are a consistent, committed voice for your students.

• Organisation: You manage caseloads, documentation, and scheduling across multiple settings with care and attention

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE

Assess & Diagnose

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication evaluations using standardized assessments

• Differentiate between language differences and language disorders

Intervene & Serve 

• Develop, implement, and monitor measurable Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) aligned with curriculum standards and student needs 

• Provide evidence-based interventions through flexible service delivery models including:

• Individual therapy sessions for intensive skill development

• Small group sessions for peer interaction and generalization

• Push-in classroom support and co-teaching to address goals within the academic context

• Collaborative consultation with teachers to embed communication strategies 

• Design and implement interventions for language processing disorders, addressing receptive, expressive, and processing components that impact academic achievement 

• Support literacy development through phonological awareness training, vocabulary development, reading comprehension strategies, and written language skills 

• Work within our Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework

Collaborate & Consult

• Build trusting relationships with students and families through regular communication

• Partner with general and special education teachers to:

• Align speech-language goals with curriculum objectives

• Model language facilitation strategies in the classroom

• Adapt instructional materials and assessments for students with communication needs 

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive documentation including evaluation reports andIEP progress monitoring

• Collect and analyze data to inform intervention decisions and demonstrate student progress

• Stay current with evidence-based practices through ongoing professional development 

• Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives