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The vision of the Eastern Cape Department of Education is to offer a quality education and training system that transforms schools into centres of community life and promotes shared moral values, good governance and sustainable development.
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An appropriate, recognized master’s degree in educational psychology or relevant and current Registration with the HPCSA as a Registered Psychologist.
Duties
Train teachers, parents and support staff in the early identification of psychological barriers to learning and development. Perform outreach service twice a day to the neighboring schools. Train teachers, parents and support staff to manage learners who have been identified as experiencing psychological barriers to learning and development (e.g. Individual Support Plan (ISP) / Group Support Plan (GSP). Develop and implement preventative programmes for learners, parents and School Governing Body (SGBs) that address and / or prevent psychological barriers to learning and development. Implementation of Inclusive Policies including the Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) Policy.
Report quarterly on the implementation of psychological programmes for early identification of and interventions relating to barriers for learning and special needs to the Senior or District Education Psychologist. Provide specialized psychological support to strengthen District- and School-Based Support Teams (DBSTs/SBSTs). Participate in inter- and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations. Maintain annual registration and Continued Professional Development (CPD) training according to HPCSA requirements and conduct psychological interventions and research in accordance with guidelines for professional practice of the HPCSA and the Professional Board for Psychology (Compliance to legislation e.g., Health Professions Act, Mental Health Act, Children’s Act, etc.). Conduct all relevant administrative activities relating to the core mandate of this position. Attend school and district management meetings and inter-departmental meetings. QMS, Database administration, leave administration, Attending to emails, Budget of the school (PFMA), Procurement, SASAMS, DDD
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