Contract: Part-Time (16 working hours per week, 2 days per week)
Start Date: 1 st August 2026 - 31 st July 2028 (limited initially)
Reporting to: Head of Student Support / Director
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
We are seeking a qualified and empathetic School Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a crucial role responsible for driving evidence-based psychological practice across the whole school. You will work within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Your focus will be on capacity building—working collaboratively with teachers and families—to create environments where students thrive.
1. MTSS Implementation & Systems Support (Tier 1)
* Provide professional development for staff on topics such as trauma-informed practice, neurodiversity, and inclusive classroom strategies.
* Promote universal screening practices to identify students at risk early.
2. Targeted Consultation & Intervention (Tier 2 & 3)
* 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 behavioral needs to inform Individual Education Plans.
* Provide expert consultation to teachers regarding classroom accommodations and modifications.
3. Safeguarding & Child Protection
* Act as a key advisor on Safeguarding: 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 behaviors.
4. Family & Community Partnership
* Act as a bridge between the school and families, translating complex psychological concepts into accessible, actionable support strategies.
* Liaise with external specialists (pediatricians, psychiatrists, OTs) to ensure a cohesive network of support around the child.
YOUR QUALIFICATION
Essential:
* Master’s or Doctoral degree in School/Educational Psychology.
* Current registration/licensure
* Demonstrated experience working within an MTSS framework .
* Proficiency in administering and interpreting psycho-educational assessments (cognitive, academic, behavioral).
* Unwavering commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding protocols.
Desirable:
* Experience in a K-12 (whole school) setting.
* Experience supporting neurodiverse students (Autism, ADHD, SLD) using a strengths-based approach.
Important: Before beginning the employment at BBIS, the following documents must be submitted:
* Proof of immunity against measles, which must have been confirmed by a doctor if you were born after 1970. Alternatively, a medical certificate of medical contraindication can be provided.
* The original certificate of the highest obtained (university) degree
* An extended certificate of conduct that must not be older than six months.
These documents are required to comply with legal and internal employment regulations.
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 – there's always something to celebrate! Or using our fitness offers to get 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 underrepresented in the international school community to apply to join BBIS.
YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Online Application (including CV or Professional Business Profile, e.g. LinkedIn)
2. Video-interview (ca. 45 minutes)
3. On-Site Interview (ca. 60 minutes)
4. Optional Reference Check (ideally send 2 professional references in your application)
5. Mandatory Compliance Documents - Submission of required compliance documents (incl. Measles
6. Protection, Police Clearance/Extended Criminal Records Check, Child Protection Training, etc.)
7. Feedback and / or Offer
You will hear from us within 3 working days after each process step.
OUR OFFER
Grow with us in a diverse, supportive team:
* Structured onboarding and peer mentoring for new hires
* Funded IB workshops, annual professional development budget
* Clear path to lead teacher, Head of Department, or IB Coordinator roles
* A diverse faculty of international colleagues from various countries
* Regular team-building events, staff socials, and open feedback culture
* Inclusive ethos: explicit commitment to diversity, equity, anti-racism, and safeguarding
You will empower students and colleagues, aligned with BBIS values of inclusion, innovation, and global citizenship.