As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.
Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school's outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Occupational Therapist (Elementary) to join our Student Support Department.
About the Role:
The Student Support Department is seeking a highly qualified, licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) with previous experience in school-based therapy to join our expanding team of multidisciplinary professionals. Using a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)/Response-to-Intervention (RtI) Model, the primary role of the OT is to provide a range of interventions and consultation to the school community to increase students level of functional independence across all learning environments.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children as an OT with relevant qualifications
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and professional collaboration skills
- Must demonstrate flexibility, strong work habits, and a positive attitude
- Strong organizational skills and excellent command of the English language
- Proficiency in using computers and other forms of technology
- Strong references and attendance record
Qualifications:
Required:
- Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
- Minimum 3 years experience in pediatric occupational therapy
- Previous experience providing direct or indirect OT services in any school setting
Preferred:
- Experience working as OT in Singapore
- Knowledge and/or experience practicing OT within a MTSS/ RtI Model
- Training and/or previous experience with providing training and guidance on regulation, executive functioning and/or motor skills programs to school teams.
- *Full registration/practicing certificate with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
- If applicant is not registered with the AHPC, the expectation would be to become fully registered within 2 years of position acceptance
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With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.
The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.
