Sama American Private School
We are looking for a qualified Psychologist with – a master’s degree in Psychology or any relevant degree and 3 years of experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:
The Psychologist will work within school systems to
help students of all educational levels manage social, emotional, behavioral, and learning problems
design and implement interventions for a wide spectrum of difficulties students may face, for example, performance anxiety, learning difficulties, or anger management issues
emphasize students’ personal and social strengths, encouraging well-being and a healthier mindset
create and implement prevention programs to tackle common school problems
design mental-health intervention and prevention programs
implement counseling and educational methods
evaluate and report on student progress
set learning goals based on each student’s emotional, cognitive, and social strengths
research new methods to improve students` wellbeing
guide parents in facilitating children’s progress conduct assessment of student needs
promote regular school attendance
provide individual counseling
provide crisis intervention services
participate in the evaluation of special education placements
participate in the development of behavioral modification plans
coordination of services with community agencies
coordination of services with other disciplines within the school
participate in transition planning for students
coordinate prevention programs
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Education: Masters’s Degree in Psychology.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a school environment is desirable, specifically working with students.
Expected Start Date: 22/8/2022
Job Types: Full-time
Education: Master (Required)
Experience: UAE: 3 years (Required)
Language: English and Arabic (Required)
License/Certification: UAE equalization (Required)
Note: The applicants shall have excellent listening skills, verbal communication, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and time management.