Secondary School Psychologist

The Modern Educational Complex named in Honour of Heydar Aliyev 

 Secondary School Psychologist 

Salary: 1127 AZN GROSS 

Deadline to apply: 23 January 2023 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor or Master degree in relevant field; 

• At least 1-3 years of work experience in the relevant field with students between the ages of 11-18; 

• Fluency in Azerbaijani and advanced level of English and Russian; 

• Experience in using MS Office and Windows software packages; 

• Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology, knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning profiles;

 • Knowledge of applicable state laws regarding education and students; 

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents;

 • To establish effective communication with parents, school leaders, teachers and support staff. Main responsibilities:

 • Serves as resource to students by providing counseling that will lead each student to increase self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and social awareness;

 • Attends and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) and various other meetings concerning students with special needs; collaborates with parents, school staff and administrators in the development and implementation of IEP's, Behavior Support Plans (BSP's) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP's) as required; 

• Activities may include classroom lessons and individual and small group counseling for students who require supplemental support to access and/or make progress in general education, preparation of relevant surveys for parents and students, etc.;

 • Development of preventive measures against bullying at school;

 • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and families; 

• Performs other tasks assigned by the line manager. 

Benefits:

 • To use school bus service, canteen, inventory and equipment; 

• To be ensured with normal and safe working conditions; 

• 70% of tuition fee discount for children of employees of the Complex to be educated in the Complex; 

• School laptop. 

How to apply: 

Send materials (resume and letter of interest) via e-mail to [email protected] (Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. A competition will be conducted according to the appropriate procedure).