School Psychologist (f/m/d)

Contract: Part‑time (16 working hours per week, 2 days per week) Start date: 1st August 2026 – 31st July 2028 (limited initially) Reporting to: Head of Student Support / Director

Your Responsibilities

• Drive evidence‑based psychological practice across the entire school.
  • Implement and support a Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
  • Provide professional development for staff on trauma‑informed practice, neurodiversity, and inclusive classroom strategies.
  • Promote universal screening practices to identify students at risk early.
  • Participate actively in Student Support Team meetings to guide data‑based decision‑making.
  • Conduct psycho‑educational assessments and observations for students with complex learning or behavioural needs to inform Individual Education Plans.
  • Provide expert consultation to teachers regarding classroom accommodations and modifications.
• Targeted Consultation & Intervention (Tier 2 & 3) – work closely with teachers and families to build capacity for student success.
• Safeguarding & Child Protection – work strictly within our Child Protection Policy to identify, report, and manage risks to student safety; support the development of safety plans for students exhibiting self‑harm or high‑risk behaviours.
• Family & Community Partnership – act as a key advisor on safeguarding, translate complex psychological concepts into accessible support strategies, liaison with external specialists, and act as a bridge between the school and families.
• Liaise with external specialists (pediatricians, psychiatrists, occupational therapists) to ensure a cohesive network of support around the child.

Qualifications – Essential

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in School/Educational Psychology.
• Current registration/licence.
• Demonstrated experience working within an MTSS framework.
• Proficiency in administering and interpreting psycho‑educational assessments (cognitive, academic, behavioural).
• Unwavering commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding protocols.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Experience in a K‑12 (whole school) setting.
• Experience supporting neurodiverse students (Autism, ADHD, SLD) using a strengths‑based approach.

About Us

BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is an independently run, state‑approved, inclusive, English‑medium day and boarding school serving the internationally‑minded community of Germany’s capital region and beyond. As one of Europe’s leading International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, BBIS proudly offers three IB programmes in the Primary, Middle and Diploma years of schooling. In the current school year 2025/26, our school teaches around 900 students who represent over 75 nationalities.

Working at BBIS Means

• Having an impact – with professional competence and enthusiasm, we are improving day by day the educational level, and you too can have an impact on this ride.
• Using our professional training to prepare you optimally for your task.
• Pushing boundaries – everyone is equally important and works together on uncharted challenges alongside inspiring colleagues from all over the world.
• Having fun at work and beyond – joining our team events, celebrating together, and using our fitness offers to stay balanced.
• Feeling at home – enjoying our green campus, our relocation service, and the international open‑minded community.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ANTI‑RACISM

In line with our mission, inclusion stands in the centre of our core values at BBIS to inspire everyone in our learning community to be responsible, compassionate global citizens. As such, we encourage applications for all positions from all qualified candidates, including those who identify as BIPOC, those with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those traditionally under‑represented in the international school community to apply to join BBIS.

YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS

• Online Application (including CV or Professional Business Profile, e.g. LinkedIn)
• Video interview (ca. 45 minutes)
• On‑site interview (ca. 60 minutes)
• Optional reference check (ideally send 2 professional references in your application)
• Mandatory compliance documents – submission of required compliance documents (incl. Measles Protection, Police Clearance/Extended Criminal Records Check, Child Protection Training, etc.)
• Feedback and/or offer
• You will hear from us within 3 working days after each process step.