Overview
The vision of the Eastern Cape Department of Education is to offer a quality education and training system that transforms schools into centres of community life and promotes shared moral values, good governance and sustainable development.
Its mission is to provide quality education for sustainable development by providing socially relevant and...
Chief Education Specialist – Speech and Language Therapist (LSPID)
An appropriate recognized qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech and Language Therapist. Current, valid registration with the HPCSA in Independent Practice.
A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience post-registration with the HPCSA as a Speech and Language Therapist. Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license is mandatory as the role requires extensive travel within the District. Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for grant monitoring and data reporting.
Knowledge and skills: In-depth knowledge of Inclusive Education policies (SIAS, White Paper 6). Expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and its application for non-verbal learners with profound disabilities. Ability to take initiative, work under pressure, and apply innovative problem-solving in under-resourced care centre environments.
Knowledge of safe positioning and modified textures is vital for their safety in care centres. Ability to understanding how sensory processing (e.g., tactile defensiveness or auditory hypersensitivity) impacts a learner's ability to communicate in a noisy care centre. Excellent communication skills.
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