Educational Psychologist - School Counselor & Assessments

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a leading educational institution in Upington, Northern Cape, to hire an Educational Psychologist. This full-time, on-site role focuses on assessing students, supporting learning, and promoting social and emotional well-being within the school community.

You will work with students, parents, teachers, and support staff to develop intervention plans, provide counseling, and implement strategies grounded in child development theories.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology.
• Registered with HPCSA as an Educational Psychologist.
• Experience as Educational Psychologist in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments to identify learning disabilities, behavioral issues, and emotional challenges in students.
• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans and counseling strategies for students.
• Provide individual and group counseling to students facing academic, social, or emotional difficulties.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support students.
• Advise parents on child development, behavior management, and educational strategies.
• Deliver workshops and training for staff and parents on relevant topics.
• Maintain confidential records of assessments, interventions, and progress.

Skills

Counseling skills

Assessment expertise

Intervention planning

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology

Job description

Placements24 partners with a leading educational institution in Upington, Northern Cape, to hire an Educational Psychologist. This full-time, on-site role focuses on assessing students, supporting learning, and promoting social and emotional well-being within the school community.

You will work with students, parents, teachers, and support staff to develop intervention plans, provide counseling, and implement strategies grounded in child development theories.