Full-Time / Part-Time Educational Psychologist (Ref: LST/PT-FT_EP/20200817_cp)
THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FOUNDATION ACADEMYPokfulamUpdate time: October 21,2020
Job Description

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Coordinate, in conjunction with the Director of Learning Support, on-going psychological services and learning support initiatives for the whole school
  • Develop, in conjunction with the Director and the Assistant Director of Learning Support, school-wide learning support program as part of the implementation of the Inclusion (SEN) Policy, i.e. early identification of students with social, emotional, learning and behavioral difficulties, response of intervention (RTI), formulate strategies and collaborate with different stakeholders to provide support system for them
  • Conduct appropriate psycho-educational assessments and provide recommendations and strategies for teachers and parents to support students at school and at home
  • Manage, in conjunction with Grade Level Leaders/Heads of House and Primary/Secondary Leadership Team, students of concern/at-risk students and provide support for devising support plan or action plan of improvement for them
  • Liaise with parents, administrators, teachers, and external healthcare service providers regarding psycho-educational needs and support strategies for identified students
  • Coordinate regular review meetings of students and ensure effective communication of relevant information to colleagues
  • Assist with policy formation, implementation and review, such as Child Safeguarding Policy, Inclusion (SEN) Policy, Anti-bullying Policy and other relevant school policies
  • Remain active and informed of current practices and innovations within inclusive education and social and emotional well-being and bring best practice to The ISF Academy
  • Build a caring, inclusive, positive school atmosphere and make student well-being and safeguarding one of the top priorities in school’s operation
  • Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Learning Support

 

Requirements: 

  • A Master’s degree in Educational Psychology (Professional Practice) or equivalent; Professional qualifications in education are highly preferred
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience as an educational psychologist; Solid experience in conducting psycho-educational assessments and providing interventions for primary to secondary school students
  • Excellent in interpersonal skills, case work and group work skills
  • Compassionate, student-centred and motivated team player
  • Good command in both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Mandarin)

 

The ISF Foundation, Academy & Pre-School are committed to ensuring safety and well-being of our students. We hold high standards of recruitment practices with the attention to child safeguarding. All applicants to us must be willing to undergo background checks and child protection screening. 

Free Shuttle Bus travelling to and from The ISF Academy will be provided:

Route: North Point > Admiralty Centre > Causeway Bay > Aberdeen > The ISF Academy 

Application Deadline: 13 November 2020

Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications and experience. We will offer an attractive benefits package including medical, life insurance, professional development & continuing education as well as free shuttle bus service to the right candidate. Please submit your application by completing the Application Form, Reference Check Statement which could be downloaded from our website: www.isf.edu.hk together with full Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter. Please quote with our “Ref: no.” by clicking  . 

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