Psicólogo/a Escolar (Student Counsellor) LOCAL

Nord Anglia•Saint George, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint George School is seeking a School Psychologist to promote the emotional well-being, mental health, and socio-emotional development of students. This role provides preventive, interventional, and formative support, ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards and the comprehensive approach of the school's educational model. The school is a British international institution in the Dominican Republic, offering education from early years to 12th grade, with a diverse community of over 49 nationalities. Saint George provides world-class academic programs and transformative learning experiences, aiming to identify each student's unique talents and empower them to build their own path to success. They combine high-level international programs like Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma with the Dominican Republic's National Curriculum, offering a wide variety of subjects taught in English and Spanish within a dynamic multicultural environment. Students also benefit from exceptional extracurricular experiences, including international competitions, trips, and an extensive after-school activities program. This holistic approach develops lifelong learners who are globally aware, possess strong values, and have the capacity to make a positive impact. Graduates continue their studies at prestigious universities in the United States, Canada, the UK, and Europe.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology (Clinical, Educational, or related fields).
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a school setting or with adolescents.
Experience in safeguarding and child protection.
Fluent English.
Professional license or certification (desirable).

Nice To Haves

Experience in international educational environments.
Spanish (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group psychological support to students.
Support students presenting emotional, behavioral, or mental health difficulties.
Design and implement well-being programs aligned with the needs of each level.
Monitor student well-being and proactively identify at-risk students.
Actively support safeguarding protocols in accordance with the guidelines of the school, Nord Anglia Education, and local regulations.
Intervene in crisis situations (anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, trauma, etc.).
Collaborate in case management with the safeguarding team and school leadership.
Foster skills such as self-regulation, resilience, and self-awareness.
Support students with academic stress, motivation, and personal development issues.
Contribute to the design and implementation of well-being and/or PSHE programs.
Work closely with teachers, principals, and the administrative team.
Provide strategies to teachers for managing classroom situations.
Maintain effective communication with families regarding progress and support plans.
Coordinate referrals to external specialists when necessary.
Conduct psychological evaluations and/or screenings as applicable.
Maintain confidential, up-to-date records aligned with data protection regulations.
Prepare reports and recommendations based on interventions performed.
Support students in vocational guidance processes from a socio-emotional perspective.
Collaborate with the University Counseling team in Upper School when required.