Remote Educational Psychologist – Online Learning Expert

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Professional development

Retirement fund

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Educational Psychologist to provide advanced academic support and psychological interventions for learners across educational levels. The role focuses on optimizing learning and student well-being in a fully remote online education environment.

The candidate will collaborate with educators, counselors, and technical teams to integrate psychological principles into course design, develop resources, and lead tele-therapy initiatives for diverse student

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Educational Psychologist.
• Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience in educational psychology, with focus on academic support.
• Experience in remote assessments and tele-therapy/online counseling.
• Expertise in diagnosing and intervening with learning disabilities and developmental disorders.
• Strong understanding of online learning environments and remote service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote psycho-educational assessments and consultations to identify learning barriers and strengths.
• Develop and implement tailored intervention strategies to support students with academic challenges, learning disabilities, and behavioral issues.
• Offer counseling and support services to students navigating online learning.
• Collaborate with online educators and instructional designers to integrate psychological principles into course design and delivery.
• Develop resources and workshops for students and educators on effective study habits, stress management, and cognitive enhancement.
• Monitor student progress and adjust support strategies, maintaining case notes.
• Liaise with parents/guardians to provide guidance on supporting student learning and well-being.
• Stay abreast of current research and best practices in educational psychology and online learning.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Educational Psychologist to provide advanced academic support and psychological interventions for learners across educational levels. The role focuses on optimizing learning and student well-being in a fully remote online education environment.

The candidate will collaborate with educators, counselors, and technical teams to integrate psychological principles into course design, develop resources, and lead tele-therapy initiatives for diverse student