Educational Psychologist (272312)

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Collecting data about clients and assessing their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders
• Administering and interpreting diagnostic tests and formulating plans for treatment
• Developing, administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programs
• Consulting with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans
• Conducting research studies of motivation in learning, group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance
• Collecting data and analysing characteristics of students and recommending educational programs
• Formulating achievement, diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction
• Developing interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection, placement, appraisal and promotion
• Conducting surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and management
• Performing job analyses and establishing job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers