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| EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGIST: LOLT: ENGLISH, AFRIKAANS OR XHOSA (3 POSTS) | |
| Branch Institutional Development Coordination | |
| EDUCATION DISTRICT OFFICE METRO CENTRAL | |
| MAITLAND | |
| Education Psychologist | |
| R 742 284 | |
| Grade 1: R 742 284- R 819 921; Grade 2: R 870 231- R 965 835; Grade 3: R1 009 944 - R1 189 656 per annum All-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the set rules. | |
| Master's Degree in Psychology. Registration and proof of current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a psychologist. SACE registration. A valid driver's license. An education qualification and education experience will serve as a recommendation. | |
| The candidate must be fully conversant and proficient with ability to read, write and speak English + Afrikaans OR Xhosa. | |
| To provide preventative and supportive psychological interventions in the school context. Train teachers, parents and support staff in the early identification of psychological barriers to learning and development. Train teachers, parents and support staff to manage learners who have been identified as experiencing psychological barriers to learning and development (e.g. Individual Support Plan (ISP) / Group Support Plan (GSP). Develop and implement programmes for learners, parents and School Governing Bodies (SGBs) that address and / or prevent psychological barriers to learning and development. Implementation of Inclusive Policies including the Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) Policy. Report quarterly on the implementation of psychological programmes for early identification of and interventions relating to barriers to learning and special needs to the Senior Education Psychologist. Provide specialised psychological support to strengthen District- and School-Based Support Teams (DBSTs/SBSTs). Participate in inter- and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations. | |
| National and Provincial Education legislation, policies and regulations. Inclusive Education Policies and guideline documents. Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes. Research Methodology (Psychology). Personality Theories. Counselling Models and Techniques. Individual and Group Psychotherapy. Crisis Management. Protocol and professional ethics. Information and Knowledge Management. Diversity Awareness. Understanding of Group Dynamics. Child Development. Knowledge of Life Orientation. | |
| Organising and planning. Project planning. Psychotherapeutic intervention. Trauma de-briefing. Report writing. Computer literacy. Presentation and facilitation. Problem solving and analysing. Interpersonal. Communication and language (at least 2 official languages). Consultation. Client orientation and customer focus. Personal Attributes | |
| Ms B Robertson: 021 514 6700( Metro Central EDO) | |
| 2023-03-10 |
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