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Appendix 5/Attachment J

Guides to Appointment
Aided Practical Schools/Skills Opportunity Schools

Educational Psychologist I

(Please read in conjunction with EDBC31/2000 Implementation of Revised Starting Salaries for Staff in Aided Schools.)

(For information : This document is not part of any agreement of service)

Qualifications and Experience for Appointment :

Candidates should have :

(a)

a first degree in Psychology from a local university or equivalent;

(b)

a Master's degree in Educational Psychology (Professional Practice) from a local university or equivalent;

(c)

a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from a local university or equivalent;

(d)

a minimum of 6 years' relevant post-degree experience of which at least 3 years should be as an Educational Psychologist;

(e)

good command of Cantonese and written Chinese; and

(f)

good command of spoken and written English.

Duties:

(a)

assessment and review of progress of individual pupils, including baseline assessment after admission and assessment of school leavers for further training;

(b)

formulation of individualised educational programmes for individual children;

(c)

therapeutic intervention for pupils with emotional and adjustment problems;

(d)

parent training programmes;

(e)

consultation and staff development; and

(f)

conducting research and experimental projects on the special needs and problems of pupils in learning and social adjustment.

Salary Scale:

MPS Point 34 - Point 44

Period of Probation :

2 years

Any Other Remarks :

(a)

Holders of degrees in Psychology other than those from a local university or equivalent may apply, but should attach copies of transcripts of studies to their applications

(b)

The candidate must be eligible for graduate membership of the local Psychological Society or equivalent. The Master's Degree in Educational Psychology (Professional Practice) obtained must be one which can prepare the candidate for independent professional work as an educational psychologist.

Educational Psychologist II

(Please read in conjunction with:

EDBC31/2000 Implementation of Revised Starting Salaries for Staff in Aided Schools; and

Circular letter dated 14.6.2000 Recruitment of Educational Psychologist II in Aided Schools.)

(For information : This document is not part of any agreement of service)

Qualifications and Experience for Appointment :

Candidates should have :

(a)

a first degree in Psychology from a local university or equivalent;

(b)

a Master's degree in Educational Psychology (Professional Practice) from a local university or equivalent;

(c)

a minimum of 4 years' relevant post-degree experience;

(d)

good command of Cantonese and written Chinese; and

(e)

good command of spoken and written English.

Duties:

(a)

assessment and review of progress of individual pupils, including baseline assessment after admission and assessment of school leavers for further training;

(b)

formulation of individualised educational programmes for individual children;

(c)

therapeutic intervention for pupils with emotional and adjustment problems;

(d)

parent training programmes;

(e)

consultation and staff development; and

(f)

conducting research and experimental projects on the special needs and problems of pupils in learning and social adjustment.

Salary Scale :

MPS Point 25 - Point 33

Period of Probation :

2 years

Promotion Prospects :

(a)

Holders of degrees in Psychology other than those from a local university or equivalent may apply, but should attach copies of transcripts of studies to their applications

(b)

(c)

For promotion to Educational Psychologist I, Educational Psychologist II must have obtained :

(i)	a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from a local university or equivalent.
(ii)	6 years' relevant post-degree experience of which at least 3 years should be as an Educational Psychologist.