JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST X3 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TEMPORARY VACANCIES ATTAINABLE AT CENTRAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION, TLOKWENG Reference: DSSS 4/3/3 I (91) TEMPORARY VACANCY – PEO 11 (EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGST X3) Applications are invited from talented, professional, experienced and self driven, results oriented and proactive individuals for the above post at the Department of Special Support Services in the Ministry of Education and Skills Development. This post is tenable at Central Resource Centre in Tlokweng. SALARY; D3 QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least Masters in Educational Psychology. Registered with Botswana Health Professions EXPERIENCE: At least four (4) years’ experience as an Educational Psychologist and experience in rendering diagnostic assessment services shall be an added advantage REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCES • Professional expertise • Effective communication skills • Psychometric test administration and interpretation • Team work • ICT Skills • Customer focus • Presentation skills • Leadership skills MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To render Educational Psychological Assessment services for children and youth with special education needs DUTIES • Conducts comprehensive and professional diagnostic psychological assessment for children and youth with special educational needs to determine functioning level and eligibility to special support services • Provides professional expertise in the placement of learners with special needs in appropriate and relevant educational institutions. • Compiles professional individualized assessment reports to guide in the implementation of intervention and support strategies. • Provides diverse psychological interventions including play and family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, counseling, and life skills to effect positive change in learning, behavior and development • Conducts assessment of candidates with special educational needs and guides Botswana Examination Council on appropriate access arrangement and special considerations for national examinations • Collaborates with teachers, rehabilitation personnel and other health personnel in the management of clients with special educational needs • Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by the management. APPLICATIONS: Application letters should Quote the reference number of the vacancy and give the following details ▪Full names, address, date and place of birth ▪Brief summary of carrier with duties (curriculum vitae) ▪Certified copies of certificates and references ▪Valid certified copy identity card (Omang) ▪In case of Public Service Officers; (i) Date of first appointment to the service (ii) Present post and date of appointment thereto. IMPORTANT: All applications must be routed through Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will NOT be considered. Preference will be given to citizens. NOTE: Only short listed candidates will be responded to. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSESD TO: Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education and Skills Development Private Bag 005, Gaborone or hand deliver to Ministry of Education and skills Development, Department of Corporate Services, Block 6 Building, Second Floor Records Management Unit, Office NO.E25, Gaborone CLOSING DATE: 30 January 2015 For Further Information Contact: Ms E. Tshoso @ 317 0699
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