Educational Psychologist

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Continuous professional development

Supportive and collaborative work env.

Research and publication opportunities

Community impact in Polokwane

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Educational Psychologist to join our client in Polokwane. The role involves assessing learning, behavioral, and emotional challenges in students within educational settings, delivering interventions, counseling, and support to students, teachers, and parents.

The ideal candidate will be registered with HPCSA, hold a Master's in Educational Psychology, and have experience with child development and psychological assessments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Psychology and HPCSA registration.
• Proven experience in assessing and supporting children and adolescents.
• Strong understanding of child development, learning theories, and assessment tools.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments to identify learning difficulties and emotional challenges.
• Develop and implement individual and group intervention strategies.
• Provide counseling and support services to students, parents, and educators.
• Collaborate with school staff and external agencies to create support plans.
• Contribute to psycho-educational programs and workshops.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Educational Psychology

Tools

Psychological assessment tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a dedicated and empathetic Educational Psychologist to join their supportive team in Polokwane . This crucial role involves assessing and addressing the learning, behavioral, and emotional challenges faced by students. You will work within educational settings to provide interventions, counseling, and support to students, teachers, and parents, promoting optimal psychological development and academic success. The successful candidate will contribute to fostering a positive and effective learning environment, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally within the Polokwane community.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments to identify learning difficulties, behavioral issues, and emotional challenges.
• Develop and implement individual and group intervention strategies.
• Provide counseling and support services to students, parents, and educators.
• Collaborate with school staff and external agencies to create comprehensive support plans.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of psycho-educational programs and workshops.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Educational Psychologist.
• Proven experience in assessing and supporting children and adolescents.
• Strong understanding of child development, learning theories, and psychological assessment tools.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Contribution to improving student well-being and educational outcomes.
• Potential for research and publication opportunities.