Senior Education Psychologist Grade 1

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Overview This role is for a Senior Education Psychologist Grade 1 within the Eastern Cape Department of Education. The position focuses on the strategic development and implementation of psychoeducational support services within the inclusive education framework, across various school types, to meet international standards for specialized support and inclusivity. What you will do * Facilitate the strategic development and implementation of psychoeducational support services within the context of inclusive education, as per relevant policies such as WP6 and SIAS, across Full-Service Schools, Public Ordinary schools, and Special Schools to meet international standards for specialized support services and inclusivity. * Demonstrate a clear understanding of system transformation variables and processes required to establish and sustain an inclusive education system to provide support services. * Utilize data-driven approaches to guide planning, monitoring, and decision-making within the inclusive education system, including support and referral data systems. * Provide oversight of resource allocation, budget frameworks, monitoring systems, and supervision processes to ensure effective psychosocial service delivery. * Lead the strategic planning, allocation, and management of budgets related to psychosocial support services. * Oversee and monitor centralised budgets for Learning and Teaching Support Materials (LTSM) and assistive devices, aligning them with the therapeutic and support needs of learners experiencing barriers to learning. * Consider Personnel Administrative Measures (PAM) in the planning, allocation, and management of human resources within psychosocial and inclusive education support services. * Manage psychologists, psychometrists, and counsellors pertaining to project management, tools of trade, training and development, and relevant policy development. * Develop orientation and training material for psychosocial support services. Requirements (from the original advert) * Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a psychologist in a relevant registration category (Educational or Counselling), with a master’s degree in educational or counselling psychology. * A minimum of three (3) years’ experience post-registration as an Independent Psychologist. * Demonstrated personal attributes: integrity, professionalism, self-motivation, and the ability to function effectively within a team. * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of proficiency in English. * Added advantage: Experience in both psychotherapy and psycho-educational support services. * Added advantage: Experience in project management such as concessions and accommodation and psychosocial support services within an educational context. * Knowledge and experience in the development, implementation, and management of data collection systems to inform psychological strategic interventions. * Clear understanding of relevant policies and acts relevant to IE such as EWP 6, SIAS policy, and PAM. * A valid driver’s license. Who should apply Candidates with a master’s degree in educational or counselling psychology, registered with the HPCSA, and at least three years of post-registration experience as an Independent Psychologist. The ideal candidate will possess integrity, professionalism, self-motivation, strong team-working abilities, and excellent English communication skills. They should have knowledge and experience in data collection systems for psychological interventions, a clear understanding of inclusive education policies (EWP 6, SIAS, PAM), and preferably, experience in psychotherapy, psycho-educational support, and project management within an educational context. A valid driver's license is also required. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-education-psychologist-grade-1-eastern-cape-department-of-education Source: myjobmag

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