Educational Psychologist

Position Details: Part time 0.2FTE

Assumption Catholic Primary School is double stream co-educational school from Pre Kindy to Year 6. A sense of pride and joy abounds in our flourishing learning community, where the whole community aspires daily to our school motto "United in Christ".

Assumption Catholic Primary School is committed to implementing contemporary and evidence based learning programs to ensure students are well equipped to become effective learners, able to work co-operatively with others, and to live effectively in a changing world. The school provides students with a supportive learning environment, with a focus on high impact instructional practices. We are committed to providing high quality and engaging teaching, and improving achievement in learning for all students.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Educational Psychologist to join our teaching staff in 2024.

This is an opportunity to join a school where the focus is on implementing evidence based teaching

practices to ensure every student reaches their very finest potential in all aspects of their development.

Applicants will bring experience of delivering a comprehensive psychology service to schools, including

psychological assessments, funding applications, complex case management, counselling, advocacy and support for students and families, and critical incident response.

You will have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, with a clear focus on early intervention and capacity building through designing and delivering professional learning for school staff. Your ability to establish and maintain productive and consultative relationships will be critical as will the ability to deliver outcomes and drive change.

Selection Criteria: 

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and innovative educators with the following attributes:

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and innovative educators with the following attributes:

• Administering tests and using other assessment tools to determine appropriate strategies for

intervention with students;

• Providing counselling to members of the school community on issues pertaining to their

psychological and emotional wellbeing;

• Working collaboratively with other members of the Learning Support team to deliver positive

outcomes for students at risk;

• Providing referrals to outside agencies as appropriate;

• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of appropriate programs and presentations to staff,

students and parents;

• Keeping accurate records of interviews and writing detailed reports as necessary;

• Case management;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity;

• Demonstrated ability in assessment and strategy development for students with disabilities and

learning difficulties;

• Sound organisational skills;

• High standard of effective verbal and written communication skills;

• The ability to work within strict Privacy Act Guidelines

Qualifications Required: (if applicable)

• Relevant minimum four year tertiary qualification in Psychology;

• Be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

Desirable:

• An appropriate teaching degree;

• Be fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

Applicants must submit a covering letter and CV directly addressing the success criteria outlining their experience and implementation. Applications should include the names and contact details of 3 referees, including the current employer. The Principal reserves the right to employ before the closing date. Email applications to *************@cewa.edu.au  

Closing date for applications 24 April, 2024