Educational/Developmental Psychologist
Greensprings School - Lagos
Posted: Nov 6th, 2018
Login to ApplyGreensprings School, is an independent, non-partisan, day and boarding school for boys and girls from 18months - 18years. We encourage students to be lifelong learners by instilling in them great confidence, respect and a consciousness of the needs of society.
Responsibilities
- Using psychological tests, theories and procedures to support the wellbeing and learning of young people
- Helping young people with learning difficulties to achieve their full potential
- Recommending, developing and administering appropriate therapies and strategies
- Working with young people, their families and school staff, including teachers and learning support assistants
- Carrying out psychological assessments to uncover a child's problem
- Writing reports
- Conducting research
- Providing training
- Advising and making recommendations on educational policies
Responsibilities
- Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.
- Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members.
- Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioural data.
- Attend workshops, seminars, and/or professional meetings in order to remain informed of new developments in school psychology.
- Design classes and programs to meet the needs of special students.
- Refer students and their families to appropriate agencies for medical, vocational, or social services.
- Initiate and direct efforts to foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in school communities.
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioural management systems.
- Provide educational programs on topics such as classroom management, teaching strategies, or parenting skills.
- Conduct research to generate new approach and techniques to increase learning and development as well as new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behaviour issues.
- Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, in order to diagnose conditions, and to help assess eligibility for special services.
- Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
- Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
- Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behaviour modification techniques.
- Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behaviour.
- Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs.
- Provide teachers with training on the management of child learning disorders such as autism and ADHD
- Assist physically and mental disadvantaged students in overcoming learning difficulties
- Work with parents and teachers in addressing students’ emotional, academic, and behavioural issues
- Design and implement strategies that foster social and educational development.
| Minimum: B.Sc/B.A Experience: 3-5 year(s) |
Location: Lagos Job Type: Permanent |
Salary: Expires: 16-11-2018 |
General Requirements
- B.Sc Educational/Developmental Psychology
- Must have M.Sc in Educational/Developmental Psychology
- Minimum of 3years cognate experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft package
- Ensuring high standards of discipline and work ethics
- Participating in CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
Skills:
- The ability to relate to children and young adults
- Sensitivity and Confidentiality
- Ability to cope with emotional situations
- Excellent listening
- Observational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Empathy and rapport
Essential Values, Behaviours and Attitudes Staff members are expected to actively promote and demonstrate the seven core values of the school:
- Child centeredness
- Respect
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Service
- Entrepreneurship
- Sustainability
