EY-12 School Psychologist

UNIS Hanoi - Position Description

Division: EY–12

Position: EY–12 School Psychologist

Reports to: Elementary and Secondary Principals

The school psychologist is a key member of the Student Success and Intervention Teams tasked with

helping students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. The position holder collaborates with

teachers, leadership, parents, and other mental health professionals to create a safe, healthy, and

supportive learning environment for all students to support students achieving academic and personal

excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administering, analysing and reporting the results of a range of psychological educational, and

socioemotional assessments to build an accurate picture of a student's learning, cognition and

behavioural tendencies.

• Making formal expert recommendations based on testing or other educational data and working

closely with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop strategies that support student

learning and well-being.

• Maintain student records, including learning plans, confidential records, records of services

provided, behavioral plans, and any other relevant student data.

• Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational, or

social services.

• Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services,

such as behavioral management systems.

• Making formal expert recommendations based on testing or other educational data and working

closely with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop strategies that support student

learning and well-being.

• Attending Student Intervention Team (SIT) meetings involving multidisciplinary teams to contribute

on how to best meet the social, emotional, behavioural and learning needs of the students.

• Participates in the Admissions process by reviewing files, reports and ILPs of students who have

been identified with specific learning needs, making recommendations on the admissibility of

students.

• Collaborates with counselors and other mental health professionals in the school to provide

immediate support and intervention during crises, and develop prevention and response

strategies.

• Engages in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in school

psychology.

Position Requirements

• Advanced degree in Psychology or equivalent
• Must hold or be eligible for certification as a school psychologist by a recognized certifying body
• Prior significant experience working in an educational setting, preferably in an international school

context

• Knowledgeable regarding best practices and Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Desirable skills/knowledge

• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions
• Capability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure environments, manage interactions

with individuals experiencing stress and emotional turmoil, and adjust swiftly to urgent and

unexpected situations.

• Familiarity with educational software and technology tools used in assessment and intervention.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) work at UNIS Hanoi is ongoing. Everyday, we are building a

stronger school community through efforts to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive school for

all members of our school community. We believe that our students reach personal and academic

excellence when they are part of a supportive community that values and champions diversity, equity and

inclusion and advocates for social justice. This commitment is anchored by having a faculty and staff who

reflect the diversity of our world. As such, we encourage applications from all educators with the relevant

qualifications and experience, including those who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of

color), educators with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ+ educators and others of diverse backgrounds, to apply to

join our UNIS Hanoi community.