School Psychologist

Qualicum School District

TEACHING POSITION

Assignment: School Psychologist

The assignment may change due to the itinerant nature of the position, or to meet the needs of the school's educational program, grade organization, and/or enrolment.

1.00 FTE CONTINUING

Commencing January 1, 2027 or possibly sooner.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Use valid psycho-educational, formal and informal, assessment methods for assessing referred students;
• Demonstrate knowledge of current, effective assessment measures;
• Facilitate the use of a variety of assessment data for student program planning;
• Collaborate with school staff regarding developmentally appropriate strategies, assessments, and interventions for students;
• Interpret data for the appropriate identification, placement, or referral for medical professional assessment/interventions;
• Serve as a resource for families and school teams to assist in meeting the needs of students;
• Work with community agencies in providing assessment data and recommendations for student identification and transition planning.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A Master's degree in school/educational psychology or a related field with a focus on school psychology;
• Registration in the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC), with special training in school psychology;
• Coursework, training and ability to administer and interpret individual intelligence and curriculum-based tests;
• Experience working in the education system, with knowledge of instruction and assessment;
• Experience developing effective recommendations to assist teachers and parents in working with students who experience challenges in the school setting.

$63,347-$116,190 with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the Collective Agreement. An annual salary allowance based on FTE up to $8,000.

Thank you in advance for your application. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

This job is classed under Psychologists (NOC 31200) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Psychologists assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, provide therapy, conduct research and apply theory relating to behaviour and mental processes. Psychologists help clients work toward the maintenance and enhancement of psychological, physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. They work in private practice or in clinics, correctional facilities, hospitals, mental health facilities, rehabilitation centres, community service organizations, businesses, schools and universities, and in government and private research agencies.

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