Educational Psychologist

Educational Psychologist (Elementary), SSD - SAIS As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state‑of‑the‑art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well‑being and academic excellence. Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an Educational Psychologist (Elementary) to join our Student Support Department. About the Role: The Student Support Department (SSD) is seeking a PK‑12 School Psychologist to serve as an integral part of student support teams comprised of administrators, school counselors, academic/early interventionists, related service professionals, classroom teachers, parents and students. As a systems thinker, the School Psychologist will play an active role in the implementation of Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to promote academic learning outcomes, social‑emotional and behavioral wellbeing, as well as foundational skill development using strong assessment practices, effective teaching strategies, and supportive learning environments. Position Requirements: Minimum 3 years of experience working with children who have identified behavioral and/or learning difficulties Strong background knowledge and expertise in the RtI Model as well as school‑wide implementation experience Knowledge and/or experience providing leadership direction or consultation on RtI Model implementation Proficiency in Mandarin preferred to communicate with Mandarin speaking students and parents Exceptional interpersonal communication, professional collaboration and consultation skills Must demonstrate flexibility, strong work habits, and a positive attitude Strong organizational skills and excellent command of the English language Proficiency in using computers and other forms of technology Strong references and attendance record Demonstrates the Stamford Values – Courage, Ingenuity, Compassion, Integrity Qualifications: Required Graduate degree in School Psychology from an accredited university which promotes the use of RtI/MTSS Current U.S. license as a registered School Psychologist and 3–5 years of related experience Preferred Current Special Education Teaching License (and/or certification in related professional area) Certified in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and/or other crisis, de‑escalation procedures Please click here for the full job description. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre‑employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita. The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr