Educational Psychologist

This service is tasked with ensuring that children with special needs achieve their full potential through education and they are seeking an experienced Psychologist to join their team. Your responsibilities will include undertaking assessments, planning and implementing appropriate interventions, negotiation and mediation with families, schools and other parties are all skills in your tool box. Your ability to translate your specialist knowledge into practical information will also assist you in the development, provision and support of individual programmes to help children overcome barriers to learning. It is essential that you have demonstrated successful experience with special needs in classroom or other relevant settings. You will hold a Master level tertiary qualification with Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Psychology or equivalent and have registration under the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act Essential broad knowledge of: Te Whaariki Curriculum Family and group dynamics Educational organisation systems Paediatric health and other relevant specialist services Relevant legislation, policy and best practice Relevant health and welfare entitlements and community servicesThis organisation's promise is that every day, children will learn and succeed because of the work they do. If you are passionate about making a difference by providing effective, efficient and equitable psychological services then contact us today to discuss your experience and knowledge to effectively perform in this position. Contact Annie O'Keefe by applying on line or calling 0272825368 today.