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!
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.
Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology (or related field) with registered psychologist status (Singapore Psychological Society or its recognised body)
- Minimum two years post-qualification work experience in conducting psychoeducational assessments and working with children
- Good command of English
- 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)
- Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of Psychology test kits
Assessment Fee
Successful candidates will be paid based on the fees for different types of assessments completed depending on relevant qualifications and experience.
Application Details
All interested applicants are to submit the following as part of their application
1. DAS Employment Application Form, duly completed (form can be downloaded from the Careers page of our website - https://das.org.sg/careers-at-das/positions-available/ )
2. Resume
Email the above submissions to [email protected]
Only complete applications (with the above 2 items) will be considered.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks from application closing date, it means that we have decided to move forward with other candidates whose qualifications more closely match our needs at this time.
