Educational Psychologist at St Stithians College

Key requirements of this role include:

• A relevant Master’s degree in Educational Psychology
• Professional registration as a practitioner with HPCSA, which is current and compliant with respect to CPD requirements
• Experience in an IEB school and the relevant academic IEB accommodation application procedures is an advantage
• Suitable prior work experience in learning/ academic support within schools.
• Experience in student support case management and intervention. This includes implementing individual support plan (ISPs), modified learning programmes (MLPs) and support interventions for students with barriers to learning and support needs.
• Willingness to work with subject specialists and academic staff to develop and implement interventions with high school students.
• Interest in adolescent challenges and an ability to build rapport and relationships with adolescent girl students.
• A commitment to working effectively in a team and embracing a systemic approach to support.
• Excellent organisational, time management and administration skills.
• Assessing and supporting the emotional and cognitive wellbeing of students
• Compliance with the relevant legislative frameworks and ensure HPCSA Ethical Rules of Conduct are adhered to
• Good knowledge of educational and whole school procedures, organisation, structure and systems as well as barriers to learning, socio-emotional difficulties; relevant curriculum issues and differentiation; the education environment and current pressures faced by adolescent girls and their families
• Design, implement and facilitate various interventions strategies with a specific focus on anxiety and academic coping strategies
• Provide training to staff on topics such as classroom management and academic inclusion strategies
• Embrace and promote the school’s inclusive strategy as a Safe Harbour School

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Specific experience and training in working with the IEB’s Exam Portal will be a distinct advantage for this role.
• Ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure and within a dynamic school environment
• Ability and willingness to build positive relationships with all stakeholders working with a multidisciplinary team
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with students and staff members from diverse backgrounds
• Computer literacy with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous personal and professional development
• Good communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written)
• Good emotional intelligence and resilience; self-motivated and persistent
• Patience, diplomacy, empathy and flexibility when dealing with a range of situations and people
• Self-confidence and a willingness to accept responsibility and where required, take initiative
• Any staff member working within a school is required to have a sexual offender’s clearance certificate
• A willingness to work within the values, Christian ethos and mission of the College as well as participation in the broader life of the school