Educational/Developmental Psychologist at Greensprings School

Job Summary

• Using psychological tests, theories and procedures to support the well being and learning of young people
• Helping young people with learning difficulties to achieve their full potential
• Recommending, developing and administering appropriate therapies and strategies
• Working with young people, their families and school staff, including teachers and learning support assistants
• Carrying out psychological assessments to uncover a child's problem
• Writing reports
• Conducting research
• Providing training
• Advising and making recommendations on educational policies

Responsibilities

• Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.
• Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members.
• Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioural data.
• Attend workshops, seminars, and/or professional meetings in order to remain informed of new developments in school psychology.
• Design classes and programs to meet the needs of special students.
• Refer students and their families to appropriate agencies for medical, vocational, or social services.
• Initiate and direct efforts to foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in school communities.
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioural management systems.
• Provide educational programs on topics such as classroom management, teaching strategies, or parenting skills.
• Conduct research to generate new approach and techniques to increase learning and development as well as new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behaviour issues.
• Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, in order to diagnose conditions, and to help assess eligibility for special services.
• Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
• Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
• Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behaviour modification techniques.
• Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behaviour.
• Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs.
• Provide teachers with training on the management of child learning disorders such as autism and ADHD
• Assist physically and mental disadvantaged students in overcoming learning difficulties
• Work with parents and teachers in addressing students’ emotional, academic, and behavioural issues
• Design and implement strategies that foster social and educational development

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Educational/Developmental Psychology
• Must have M.Sc in Educational/Developmental Psychology
• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft package
• Ensuring high standards of discipline and work ethics
• Participating in CPD (Continuous Professional Development)

Skills:

• The ability to relate to children and young adults
• Sensitivity and Confidentiality
• Ability to cope with emotional situations
• Excellent listening
• Observational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Empathy and rapport

Essential Values, Behaviours and Attitudes:

• Staff members are expected to actively promote and demonstrate the seven core values of the school:
• Child centeredness
• Respect
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Service
• Entrepreneurship
• Sustainability