The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) provides a continuum of services for children with dyslexia, their parents, mainstream teachers and other professionals in the field of dyslexia and other Specific Learning Differences in Singapore.
DAS provides many and varied opportunities for individuals to work with students with learning differences.
The majority of staff that work at DAS do so directly with our students as:
DAS offers both full-time and flexi scheme (sessional) positions that provide flexible working arrangements to suit your work-life balance.
For more information on the positions that are currently available, do visit the "Positions Available" tab above.
Read about some of our DAS Staff!
1. Lead Educational Therapist, Ms Hani Zohra
Hani’s passion for special education pushes her to mentor not only students but other teachers as well
2. Senior Educational Therapist, Mr Steven Sim
From chemical engineer to award-winning special needs educator!
3. Senior Educational Therapist, Mr Vishnu Ragunathan
Vishnu Ragunathan - Policeman to Educational Therapist
4. Senior Educational Therapist, Ms Zaidah
My journey as an Educational Therapist
We are an Accredited Training Organisation for the CA (Singapore).
We are an Accredited Training Organisation for the CA (Singapore).
Potential for organisational growth
While DAS provides support for over 3,500 students, it is estimated that there are 23,000 students from preschool to secondary school with dyslexia severe enough to warrant intervention. DAS is therefore at the tip of the iceberg in terms of our potential client base. Additionally, there is tremendous potential for growth in the region as well as support for clients who have associated specific learning differences.
Potential for individual growth
DAS has grown in size by five times in the last seven years. In a rapidly growing organisation, opportunities abound for staff who are willing to take on challenges and responsibilities.
Emphasis on professional development
While a not for profit organisation, DAS is first and foremost a professional organisation delivering professional services to our clients. Our emphasis in therefore on the continued professional development of ALL staff. Selected staff will also have opportunities for higher education scholarships as well as to pioneer research. A comprehensive training pathway is offered to our professional staff and further qualifications are available for those staff who wish to continue to develop in the field of special needs.
Staff who are on sessional employment will receive the same training as full-time staff.
Commitment to fair employment practices
In 2013, DAS signed the Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) pledge, signifying our commitment to foster an inclusive workplace.
Successful candidates will receive a competitive starting salary. After probation and upon meeting the necessary criteria (if any), they will also receive an annual wage supplement, performance bonus and other various leave benefits as follows:
We also offer comprehensive medical coverage for staff, which cover:
Staff on the Flexi-scheme (sessional) will enjoy benefits such as:
Read about some of our DAS Staff!
1. Lead Educational Therapist, Ms Hani Zohra
Hani’s passion for special education pushes her to mentor not only students but other teachers as well
2. Senior Educational Therapist, Mr Steven Sim
From chemical engineer to award-winning special needs educator!
3. Senior Educational Therapist, Mr Vishnu Ragunathan
Vishnu Ragunathan - Policeman to Educational Therapist
4. Educational Therapist, Ms Zaidah
My journey as an Educational Therapist
We are an Accredited Training Organisation for the CA (Singapore).
DAS staff work when our clients are available. DAS centres are open from Mondays to Saturdays and late into the evenings. Some centres are also open on Sundays. Although staff work 44 hours a week, they must expect to be flexible in their working days and hours. For staff who work/ teach on weeknights and Sundays, an allowance will be paid per hour.
Educational Therapists on the flexi scheme (sessional) are encouraged to teach as many hours as they wish, subject to a minimum of 8 hours a week. They may also be called upon for relief teaching (on an ad-hoc basis) if they are available. They are entitled to the allowance (in addition to their hourly rate) for teaching on weeknights and Sundays.
Staff must expect to work from any of our centres based on the needs of the organisation. DAS centres are located in MOE schools, shopping malls and HDB void decks.
We are an Accredited Training Organisation for the CA (Singapore).
All interested applicants must download and complete the Application Form and e-mail to [email protected] together with their resume.
For positions that are not currently open, applicants are welcomed to write in to state your interest and we will contact you at the appropriate time.
POSITION |
APPLICATION |
Fundraising & Volunteer Management Officer | Open. Applications close on 26 June 2022. |
Student Service Associate | Open. Applications close on 3 July 2022. |
Trainee Specialist Psychologist - Full-time | Closed. |
Trainee Educational Therapist - Full-time | Closed. |
Trainee Educational Therapist - Flexi scheme | Closed. |
Specialist Tutor - Flexi scheme | Closed. |
We are an Accredited Training Organisation for the CA (Singapore).