Job Name: Educational psychologist
Job Description:
"Educational psychologists work with children and young people who are experiencing learning difficulties or emotional and behavioral problems. They assess their needs and develop and implement interventions to help them succeed in school and in life. Educational psychologists also work with parents, teachers, and other professionals to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
Responsibilities:
Assess children and young people's learning, emotional, and behavioral needs
Develop and implement interventions to help students succeed
Consult with parents, teachers, and other professionals to create a supportive learning environment
Diagnose learning disabilities and other developmental disorders
Write reports and make recommendations to teachers, parents, and other professionals
Provide counseling and support to students and their families
Conduct research on educational psychology topics
Train teachers and other professionals on educational psychology topics"
Designation:
None
Name of Organization:
"Department of Education, Western Australia
Western Australia Government
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Illawarra Christian School"
Job Market In The Country:
"Australia has two ‘Occupation in Demand Lists’. Every occupation on the MLTSSL and STSOL is assigned an immigration code and the code for those looking to emigrate to Australia as an Educational Psychologist is 272312.
This is also known as the a ANZSCO Code for an Educational Psychologist
If you’re looking to emigrate to Australia as an Educational Psychologist your skills are definitely in demand."
Salary and Benefits:
"You will receive an attractive salary circa $120,000 PLUS super (commensurate on experience) and a host of great benefits.
If you are working part-time, you will have the opportunity to split your hours in a way that works for you, as long as it is within school hours.
Benefits include:
• Up to $15,000 to claim per year on fringe benefits tax"
Taxes and Financial Implications:
"Income thresholds Rate Tax payable on this income
$0 – $18,200 0% Nil
$18,201 – $45,000 19% 19c for each $1 over $18,200
$45,001 – $120,000 32.5% $5,092 plus 32.5c for each $1 over $45,000
$120,001 – $180,000 37% $29,467 plus 37c for each $1 over $120,000
$180,001 and over 45% $51,667 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000"
Language Requirements:
IELTS 6 and above
Eligibility Criteria
"• It is essential to be registered as a Psychologist in Australia with AHRA with experience / training in educational psychology
• Previous experience working within a School / Educational setting"