Educational Psychologist (Grade 1) LSPID

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Overview This role is for an Educational Psychologist (Grade 1) with the Eastern Cape Department of Education. The incumbent will function as a member of the District-based Support Team, specifically providing transversal outreach services to care centres and special schools that include learners with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability (LSPID). The position focuses on promoting inclusive education and ensuring access to quality public-funded education for learners with disabilities. What you will do As a member of the transversal team, the incumbent will: * Collaborate with team members in the provision of support to designated schools and care centres on an itinerant basis. * Provide support including: * Assessment of LSPID enrolled in the schools/care centres. * Provision of relevant therapeutic intervention to learners and families. * Monitoring and reporting on these learners’ progress. * Training caregivers on the learning programme for LSPID. * Monitoring and reporting caregivers’ implementation of the learning programme for LSPID. * Training and supporting teachers on the learning programme for LSPID. * Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the learning programme in designated schools and care centres. * Advocating for access to quality public-funded education for LSPID. * Carrying out administrative functions related to the support provided and ensuring placement. * May also be required to provide support to other learners in the community as and when needed. Requirements (from the original advert) * Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate qualification and be registered with the HPCSA as an Educational Psychologist. * Current registration as an Educational Psychologist with the HPCSA is required, and proof of this registration must be provided. * The incumbent must be able to promote inclusive education which includes promoting access to quality public-funded education for learners with disability. * Experience in working as part of a team and collaborating with stakeholders. * Ability to take initiatives. * Ability to work under pressure. * Ability to problem-solve if and when necessary. * Experience in coordinating education and other support for learners with disabilities will be an added advantage. * A valid driver’s license is a requirement (the job involves travelling). * Advanced computer skills. Who should apply This role is suitable for a qualified and currently registered Educational Psychologist with the HPCSA, who possesses an appropriate qualification. The ideal candidate will be committed to promoting inclusive education for learners with disabilities, particularly LSPID, and have experience working collaboratively in a team setting. They should be proactive, capable of working under pressure, and skilled in problem-solving. Given the nature of the role, a valid driver's license and advanced computer skills are essential, and experience in coordinating support for learners with disabilities is a plus. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/educational-psychologist-grade-1-lspid-eastern-cape-department-of-education Source: myjobmag

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