School Psychologist

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Open position for a School Psychologist at Silk Road International School for the school year 2024/2025.

Silk Road International School (SRIS) is seeking a dedicated School Psychologist to join our team. Our school psychologist designs and implements interventions for a wide spectrum of difficulties children may face, such as performance anxiety, learning difficulties, or anger management issues. Emphasizing students’ personal and social strengths, they encourage well-being and a healthier mindset. In collaboration with our teachers, they create and implement prevention programs to tackle common school problems, such as dropping out and bullying.

Qualification requirements

• Proven experience as a school psychologist in a diverse educational setting.
• Knowledge of various methods to prevent or treat mental-health problems and other difficulties.
• Effective communication and counseling skills.
• Integrity and professionalism.
• A positive, patient, and resilient personality.
• State license to work as a school psychologist.
• Master’s degree in School Psychology or similar educational field; a Ph.D or Psy.D is a plus.

Languages:

• English: Solid B2 Level, better: C1 Level (Proficient user > Effective operational proficiency or advanced).

Duties

• Design mental-health intervention and prevention programs.
• Implement counseling and educational methods (e.g., breathing or mental imagery techniques).
• Collaborate with educational staff to create coordinated plans.
• Evaluate and report on student progress (e.g., using psychometric tests).
• Set learning goals based on each student’s emotional, cognitive, and social strengths.
• Refer students to community services if needed.
• Research new methods to improve children’s well-being (e.g., mindfulness).
• Resolve classroom or school crises.
• Mentor and support teachers of high-risk children.
• Guide parents in facilitating children’s progress.
• Work with school-aged children and young adults.
• Listen to concerns about academic, emotional, or social problems.
• Help students process their problems and plan goals and actions.
• Promote positive behaviors.
• Meet with parents and teachers to discuss learning, behavioral, familial, and social problems.
• Counsel parents on topics like substance abuse and communication.
• Study and implement behavioral management techniques.
• Research and implement learning programs.
• Evaluate and advise school disciplinary practices for troubled students.
• Participate in special education by administering psychological tests.

Conditions

Start and Duration:

• The position is for the 2024/2025 school year, starting with a week of teacher induction training on 15.08.2024. Classes commence on 26.08.2024.
• This is a part-time role, with the possibility of contract extension after the initial school year.

Salary:

• Competitive salary and benefits, to be discussed during the interview.

Application Format:

Please include in your application:

• Email subject: School Psychologist Application - [Your Name].
• A cover letter in English detailing your relevant skills and experiences.
• Your CV in English.
• At least one reference or recommendation letter from a past role.

Interested applicants should send their application to employment@sris.edu.kg.