Psychologist (Inclusion Coordinator)

Job DescriptionA specialist responsible for psychological support of children, adaptation periods, support for children with special educational needs, development of an inclusive approach, assessment of emotional state, social and emotional development, as well as counseling of teachers and parents.ResponsibilitiesSystematic observation of children in groups, during free play, classes, and routine moments to assess their emotional state, behavior, social skills, and interactions with peers and adults.Monitoring children's social and emotional development and supporting their adaptation together with teachers.Strict adherence to internal rules, work standards, scripts, and approved instructions of the center.Coordination of inclusive processes at the center, development of individual approaches and materials for children.Collaborating with teachers, assistants, nurses and administration on issues of behavior, positive behavioral support and psychological well-being of children.Organizing and supporting the child and family's adaptation to the center: preliminary introduction to the child and parents, preparing the family for the start of attendance, monitoring the child during the first weeks, assessing their emotional state and adaptation dynamics, providing regular support and information to parents, developing individual recommendations for the family and teachers, and promptly adjusting the approach if difficulties arise.Conducting individual consultations for parents on issues of child development, emotional state, behavior and adaptation.Support for parents in difficult situations related to child anxiety, separation difficulties, changes in behavior and relationships with peers.Providing parents with practical recommendations on how to support their child at home and coordinating common approaches between the family and the center.Conducting meetings with parents based on the observation results and discussing further steps to support the child.Participation in the development and updating of internal procedures on safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour.Consulting teachers on issues of children's adaptation, age-related characteristics, emotional reactions, behavior and interaction with peers.Providing teachers with practical guidance on how to support children with unique educational and emotional needs.Assisting teachers in choosing effective positive behavior strategies, preventing conflict situations, and creating a psychologically comfortable atmosphere in the group.Participation in the analysis of complex cases and joint development of a plan to support the child.Participation in team meetings, internal employee training, and preparation of the center for opening.RequirementsHigher education - bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, child psychology, special or inclusive education.Experience as a child psychologist or inclusion coordinator in kindergartens, schools or early development centers in Dubai.A deep understanding of the developmental characteristics of children aged 1.5 to 5 years and the principles of inclusive education.Strong English proficiency for documentation, working in an international team, and communicating with parents.An additional advantage will be certificates for:SEN / SEND / Inclusive Education;Early Childhood Development;Positive Behaviour Support;Safeguarding and Child Protection;Autism support или ABA.Working hours and conditionsStart date:to be confirmed.Prior to the opening, a period of internal training and adaptation is planned: familiarization with the team, the center's operating standards, internal procedures, interaction scripts with children, parents, and staff, as well as preparation for the launch.Modern working environment.Long-term cooperation terms, salary and other conditions are discussed individually based on the interview results.