Educational Psychologist – Primary School – SPARK Schools needed at SPARK Schools

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify learners’ strengths, needs, and learning styles.
• Conduct psychoeducational assessments.
• Develop and implement evidence-based interventions to support learners’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement Individualised Education Programmes (IEPs).
• Provide consultation and training to teachers and other school staff on topics such as learning strategies, classroom management, and mental health support.
• Develop and implement school-wide initiatives to promote positive mental health and well-being.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of learner assessments, interventions, and progress.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

•  Education: Master’s degree in Educational Psychology
•  Professional Registration: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Educational Psychologist
•  Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience working as an Educational Psychologist in a school setting.

Desired Criteria: 

• Experience working with diverse scholar populations. 
• Experience with school-wide initiatives to promote positive mental health and well-being.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our learners.