Founded in 1973, AISB is a private, non-profit educational institution. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA).
AISB is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and offers the IB Diploma program in addition to our American High School Diploma and our Global Impact Diploma. Students can graduate with a combination of these Diplomas accredited by CIS and the Middle States Association. The high school program is based on an American educational model within an international context with a focus on critical thinking skills, creativity, and inquiry-based learning. All courses focus on developing the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and a global perspective to equip students to flourish in a rapidly changing workplace. All students have access to a wide range of courses and pathways to cater to students’ different interests and needs. English is the language of instruction, except in World Language courses.
The School is a member of the Central and Eastern European School Association (CEESA), the Sports Council of International Schools (SCIS), the International Baccalaureate (IB), and the International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA).
Candidates with relevant qualifications, experience, and skills outlined below in the job description are invited to send a CV and a letter of interest at recruitment@aisb.hu by 4:00 pm on Friday, May 8. Please ensure your application includes contact details for a minimum of two references.
Job Title: Speech Language Therapist (40% , part-time)
Reports To: Elementary Administration
Term of the role: fixed term
Start Date: asap
Position Overview:
The teacher reports directly to the Elementary Administration. The goals of the Speech Language Therapist (SLT) include improving pronunciation, strengthening the muscles used in speech, and learning to speak correctly. The SLT helps people who have difficulty communicating and breaks down the barriers that result from speech impediments. This role includes screening, assessment, 1:1 and small group work with students. The SLT will also support faculty and staff and may be called upon to do information sessions with teachers. What the part-time allocation will look like will be determined by the ES Administration in conjunction with the SLT.
Responsibilities and Experience:
- Professional Attributes
- Demonstrates initiative
- Is cooperative and collaborative, establishing effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community
- Maintains a solution-based approach to problem-solving
- Openly accepts and considers different perspectives
- Establishes positive rapport and maintains constructive interactions with all members of the community
- Engages in open dialogue and communication with colleagues
- Supports and advocates for the philosophies and beliefs of the school
- Have school and clinical experience, a minimum of three years
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current best practice in the field.
- Use a range of tools to conduct a collaborative, informative and comprehensive assessment of speech and language needs.
- Write evaluation reports including recommendations for families and school colleagues.
- Demonstrate their skills in empowering families to support their children by implementing strategies at home.
- Provide strategies for Faculty and Staff to support children in the development of their skills and progression towards their individual goals.
- Be diligent, systematic, analytical and detail-oriented.
- Excel with a people-oriented approach and possess a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Have experience in a multicultural environment.
Qualifications:
- Holds a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Science, Speech-Language Pathology, or Speech-Language Therapy from an accredited higher education institution.
- Registration in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, or other countries with a professional registration board for Speech and Language Pathologists is a strong advantage
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical or school practice.
Other:
- Be an advocate for AISB
- Comply with and implement all AISB policies and procedures
- Be a visible and positive influence throughout the school and our community
- Perform other duties assigned by the Principal within the contracted hours
AISB takes child safeguarding measures seriously.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced criminal checks.
