School Psychologist/Guidance Counellor at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is operated by Aga Khan Education Service Kenya (AKESK), a non-profit organization, with close to a hundred years’ experience operating schools in Kenya. Our first formal schools were opened in 1918, and AKESK currently operates 11 schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret, serving close to 5,000 students with a quali...
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School Psychologist/Guidance Counsellor

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

Role Summary

  • The School Psychologist / Guidance Counsellor is directly responsible for the assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioural domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. He/she will monitor the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems. In addition to developing programs, and services that maximize students’ social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities the School Psychologist promotes effective educational environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results for students, determining IEPs, participating in conferences, team meetings, and problem-solving meetings
  • Monitor, communicate, compile reports, and collect data related to IEPs and pastoral support through the proficient use of technology
  • Provide individual, group and family therapy according to the IEP and other pastoral requirements
  • Provide support services to parents/guardians as needed
  • Lead crisis intervention efforts and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behaviour intervention plans
  • Contribute to program development that furthers the integration of social, coping, and problem-solving in the classroom
  • Provide support to staff in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions and accommodations for students
  • Evaluate and/or translate research into practice and understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations for the improvement of services
  • Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate
  • Coordinate and/or collaborate with a range of individuals/agencies to promote and provide the possibility of pastoral services to students and families
  • Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff, parents, and/or community
  • Participate in professional growth activities yearly including recertification as needed, workshops, in-services, professional reading materials, etc

The requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s degree in Educational Psychology with a specialization in school counseling and learning difficulties.
  • Certification in methods of educational assessments and access arrangements; systematic processes to collect data, translate assessment results into empirically-based decisions about service delivery and evaluate outcomes of services.
  • A valid license to practice as a counselor or psychologist in Kenya.
  • Registered by the Counsellors and Psychologists Board.
  • Knowledge of learning processes, appropriate instructional interventions to meet students’ needs, and the ability to implement and assess their effectiveness.
  • Knowledge of behavioural mental health, collaborative and/or consultation models and methods, and their application.
  • Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK) on krb-xjobs.brassring.com to apply

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