• SCHOOL / DEPT: Office of Learning
• REPORTS TO: Director Student Support Services 
• APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2026

At ISB, We All Belong

ISB is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel they belong, are seen, valued, and heard. We embrace diversity as a source of strength and are enriched through our differences. We are committed to equitable treatment for all, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, background, identity, orientation, or ability.

We seek employees who are committed to cultivating a sense of belonging, ensuring that everyone at ISB feels safe, respected, and treated fairly.

Our Mission

We are an inspiring international community in Beijing where thinkers and leaders find their place in the world and serve others. So that learning is at its best, we build strong relationships and set high expectations together. We are committed to challenging and joyful learning with the freedom to explore.

JOB GOAL / PURPOSE:

The school psychologist provides a full range of school psychological services to school-age students, with psycho-educational evaluation as a core responsibility. In collaboration with administrators, student support teams and families, the school psychologist promotes the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success of students. As Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), the school psychologist plays a central role in the school’s child protection efforts. The school psychologist fosters a safe school environment where students feel a sense of belonging and supports universal classroom strategies and Tier 1 interventions within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITES:

Collaboration

• Meets regularly and as scheduled with the student support team at each school section to offer guidance and strategies
• Meets with parents of individual students to discuss mental health conditions, evaluation results, child protection concerns, etc.
• Maintains a list of community mental health resources and works to develop relationships with outside providers
• Supports teachers to explore universal classroom strategies and Tier 1 supports within the MTSS framework

Assessment

• Participates as a core member of the student referral process
• Conducts psycho-educational evaluations of students identified as a result of the referral process
• Administers and interprets diagnostic tests, including cognitive, behavioral and academic tests
• Shares evaluation results with key stakeholders and leads parent meetings following evaluations
• Writes reports that state the evaluation findings, interpret results relevant to the school setting, and provide for educational program recommendations and shares these reports with key stakeholders including parents and support team members.
• Recommends accommodations aligned with the results of psycho-metric testing and ISB, IB &/or College board guidelines
• Identifies and assesses the learning, development, and behavioral characteristics and needs of individuals and groups, as well as the environmental factors that affect learning and behavior

Child Protection

• Serves as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and plays a central role in the school’s child protection team and safeguarding efforts
• Works with the safeguarding and other relevant teams to develop and implement policies that ensure the protection of all children at ISB
• Supports counseling teams by completing assessments for students at risk of harm
• Responds to crises by providing leadership, direct services, and coordination with needed community services
• Provides training and support to the ISB community addressing safeguarding and child protection
• Serves as a key member of the child protection response team in each division

Professional Learning

• Delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological services including workshops and parent talks
• Participates in professional development and continually seeks to improve professional knowledge and skill 
• Provides consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance the learning of students

Other

• Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services, Director of Learning, or Head of School
• Regular and timely attendance
• Applies ethics and standards of professional practice in the delivery of school psychological services
• Demonstrates dedication and passion for ISB’s mission, vision, and core values 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Master’s Degree in school psychology with current certification from an accredited university
• Minimum three years’ experience working as a school psychologist in an inclusive EY2–12 school setting
• Strong understanding and demonstrated experience in child protection and safeguarding
• Experience with implementation of MTSS
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English, both written and oral
• Demonstrates exceptional executive function skills
• A proven and sustained growth mindset and asset-based approach to assessment and support
• Acts and communicates in a culturally responsive manner
• Dedication to the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of ISB

Preferred/Advantageous

• Experience in an international school setting
• Mandarin language skills
• Knowledge and experience using CPOMS for child protection reporting