Job Description

School Psychologist
Position Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Bilingual School Psychologist to support the emotional, social, and academic well-being of our diverse student body. This critical role involves working directly with students, teachers, and parents to create a supportive school climate, conduct assessments, and implement interventions that enable all students to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct counseling and psychological services to students individually and in groups.
• Conduct psycho-educational assessments to evaluate learning difficulties, behavioral challenges, and giftedness.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and behavioral support plans.
• Serve as a key member of the Student Support Team (SST) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) committee.
• Deliver professional development workshops for staff on topics such as child development, mental health awareness, and classroom management strategies.
• Respond to and manage crisis intervention situations within the school community.
• Act as a liaison with external agencies, specialists, and professionals to coordinate care for students.
• Maintain confidential and accurate records in compliance with school policy and ethical guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology (Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related field is required for licensure/validation).
• Licensure: Eligibility for or current licensure/certification as a School Psychologist.
• Language: The candidate must be fully bilingual in Arabic and English (speaking, reading, and writing at a professional level).
• Location: Must be currently based in the UAE.
• Curriculum: Experience working within an American Curriculum school system is required, with an understanding of its academic and social-emotional learning frameworks.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience as a School Psychologist. Prior experience in the UAE/GCC is highly preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, strong assessment and diagnostic abilities, and a deep understanding of child and adolescent development.

Skills Required