SPEECH THERAPIST

Description

Summary: A speech therapist is sought for a municipal service, conducting assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of oral language disorders in children aged 6 to 12. Highlights: 1. Assessment and diagnosis of communication difficulties in children. 2. Group-based treatment for language disorders. 3. Coordination with teaching staff and counseling for families. A speech therapist is sought for the municipal speech therapy service targeting children aged 6 to 12. The objective is to address the needs for care and treatment of the most common oral language disorders. The professional will be responsible for carrying out the following tasks: Assessment and diagnosis: Identify and assess communication difficulties and associated functions in students referred by schools. Direct intervention: Deliver treatments, preferably in groups of at least three children, according to the nature of the difficulty (e.g., articulation disorders, language structure issues, etc.). Planning: Establish an individualized action plan coordinated with the teaching staff. Family follow-up: Counsel families and provide tools for reinforcement at home. Documentation management: Draft evaluation reports, monthly progress reports on tasks, and an annual final report. Coordination: Participate in periodic meetings with the Municipal Education Department and teaching teams. * Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy * Catalan (advanced spoken and written proficiency) * Competencies / knowledge: Must be registered with a Speech Therapists' Association. * Temporary employment contract (7 months) * Part-time (3 hours per day)