Adjunct Psychologist

DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE

ORGANISATION PROFILE
Join a rapidly growing organisation which has over 300 full time and flexi scheme employees, operates
from 12 centres all over in Singapore

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) provides a continuum of services for children with
dyslexia, their parents, mainstream teachers and other professionals in the field of dyslexia in
Singapore.
Position Adjunct Psychologist
Division/Branch SpLD Assessment Services

Be part of a team that is the leader in the assessment and diagnosis of children for dyslexia and other
specific learning differences and direct them to the necessary support and guidance that will help
them achieve their true potential in life

Dyslexia in Singapore
It is estimated that there may be up to 23,000 children with dyslexia in Singapore Preschools, Primary
and Secondary Schools. While the enrolment for the DAS Main Literacy Programme presently stands
at over 3,000, we are still merely touching the tip of the iceberg. There are thousands of students with
dyslexia who need to be identified and helped. The DAS is expected to expand in size and scope
correspondingly. DAS staff must therefore be prepared to adapt to the rapidly changing organisational
needs and employment conditions of the association.

SpLD Assessment Services Division
The DAS SAS division conducts psychological assessments to diagnose students who have dyslexia and
other related learning difficulties. The assessments include detailed discussions with parents on the
child's learning background and assessments using psychometric test batteries. DAS Psychologists
subsequently make individualised recommendations and refer these students to the DAS Learning
Centres for remediation classes, or to other professionals for more specific assistance. Each year, over
1,000 Preschool, Primary and Secondary students are assessed by DAS Psychologists.

The duties and responsibilities of DAS Adjunct Psychologists include
- Selecting, administering, and scoring psychological tests to assess for dyslexia and/or other

learning difficulties.
- Compiling and interpreting students' test results, along with information from teachers and

parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
- Preparing psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.
- Promoting an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and

behaviour.
- COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies (Core):

- Interpersonal skills (written, spoken)
- Communication skills (written, spoken)
- Ability to work well in a team
- Positive learning attitude and pleasant
- disposition
- Dependability (being reliable, responsible,

and dependable)

Technical Competencies (Skills):

- Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of Psychology test kits
- REQUIREMENTS

**Education**:

- A Master’s Degree in

Applied Psychology (or
related field) with
registered psychologist
status (Singapore
Psychological Society or its
recognised body)

**Experience**:

- Minimum two years

post-qualification work
experience in
conducting
psychoeducational
assessments and
working with children
Other Skills & Knowledge:

- Good command of

English
WORKING FROM DIFFERENT LOCATIONS

Chu Kang, Henderson, Jurong Point, Parkway Parade, Sengkang, Serangoon, Tampines, Toa Payoh,
Woodlands and Yishun.

ASSESSMENT FEE

depending on relevant qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION DETAILS

1. DAS Employment Application Form, duly completed (form can be downloaded from the
2. Resume

qualifications more closely match our needs at this time.