Senior/Psychologist

Pathlight School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathlight School in Singapore, an autism-focused school offering the national curriculum with life readiness skills, seeks a qualified Psychologist to work with students aged 7 to 18. You will conduct cognitive assessments, write reports for exam arrangements, and contribute to assessment processes while collaborating with educators and care teams.

You will deliver behaviour support plans, provide training to educators and parents, participate in curriculum development, and support life

Qualifications

• Registered member of the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) or eligible for full registration without supervision.
• Desire to learn about autism and to serve the autism community.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes and different perspectives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cognitive assessments and write reports for Access Arrangements for national exams.
• Conduct and write reports for Mental Capacity for deputyship.
• Co-develop assessment processes and implement in other areas of need (e.g. transitions).
• Develop and deliver individual behaviour plans and manage an emergency support line for staff.
• Participate in school-wide positive behaviour approaches and referrals to external services.
• Plan and deliver classroom-based lessons on work habits, self-regulation, and life readiness.
• Provide training and consultation on autism intervention to school leaders.

Skills

Cognitive assessment

Report writing

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Training delivery

Education

Singapore Psychological Society registration eligible

Job description

Pathlight School is the first autism-focused school in Singapore to offer the national curriculum together with life readiness skills. It caters to students on the autism spectrum with related conditions, aged 7 to 18 years, who are cognitively able to access national curriculum but require additional support such as smaller class sizes, special accommodations and teaching staff trained in autism.

The team at Autism Intervention, Training & Consultancy (AITC) provides training and consultancy services for professionals and caregivers, as well as direct intervention services for individuals on the autism spectrum.

As a Psychologist, you will work with students with autism on a range of skills, work habits, self-regulation and social communication. Your Impact and Contribution includes:

Assessment & Report Writing

• Conduct cognitive assessments and write reports for Access Arrangements for national exams
• Conduct and write report for Mental Capacity for deputyship
• Co-develop assessment process and implement in other areas of need (e.g. transitions)

Intervention

• Positive Behaviour Support: Develop and deliver individual behaviour plans, Manage an emergency support line for school staff requiring immediate support for behavior or crisis incidence, Participate and contribute to school-wide initiatives on positive approaches to behaviour support
• Make necessary referrals to external and alternative services where necessary
• Participate in collaborative consultation model with key stake holders
• Plan and deliver classroom based lesson on skills related to work habits, self-regulation, social communication or other skills related to life readiness
• Provide advice and consultation on evidence informed practices on autism intervention to school leaders

Program Development

• Participate in curriculum and program development projects

Coaching/Training

• Provide training, consultation and instruction to educators on social-emotional and behavioural issues related to autism
• Deliver training to parents on issues related to autism
• Plan and deliver training to external stakeholders who supports our students

Requirements

• Registered member of Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) or eligible for full registration without needing further supervision
• Desire to learn about autism and the passion to serve the autism community
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes and different perspectives
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as a team member in a dynamic work environment

We offer a competitive remuneration package and the professional advantages of a dynamic workplace that enables your professional development and values your contributions.

We seek your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Our organisation is committed to protecting our children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to hire.