Job Description

Requisition Number 3433BR

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South. AKES currently operates over 190 pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non-formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Most schools offer their respective country's national curricula, with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students. More information...

Agency Aga Khan Education Services

The position The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.

The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi (AKA, Nairobi) is the only school in Kenya authorized to offer a continuum of the International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB) from the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), to the Diploma Programme (DP). With over 1000 students, the AKA, Nairobi is a multi-cultural school with a variety of nationalities represented in our student and teaching faculty.

The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi - Junior School has an opening for the following position: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST/ GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR

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.The candidate is expected to start in August/September 2023.

Applicants should send an application letter, CV, copies of their certificates and testimonials demonstrating how their experience fits the position through the AKDN Career Centre

The closing date for applications is July 31, 2023.

Sector Social Development

Salary Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Job Expires 31-Jul-2023