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#2627-254 1.0 FTE District School Psychologist - Temporary Contract

Vernon – School District #22

Inclusive Education · Vernon, B.C.

Job description

Posting #2627-254

District Office / Inclusive Education

1.0 FTE position in the area of District School Psychologist

Schedule to be determined in consultation with the Director of Instruction, Inclusion

This is a Temporary Contract Position of Special Responsibility - Level 3

This position is effective September 8, 2026, and will continue until June 25, 2027.

The starting annual salary for a school teacher position ranges from $60,000 to $110,000, with placement on the range based on the length of service and qualifications in accordance in accordance with the collective agreement. Positions of Special Responsibility receive an additional pay allowance in accordance with the collective agreement based on the levels 1, 2, or 3.

While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.

Please contact Christine Love, Director of Instruction,

Inclusive Education, at CLove@sd22.bc.ca, if you have specific questions relating to this position.

Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree or PHD in Educational Psychology with course work in Level C Assessment
  • meet the requirements for British Columbia School Psychologist Association

Duties:

  • establishing liaison and transitions with preschool and post-secondary services in the community which provide programs for students with special needs
  • providing advice to assist in program planning for students including Individual Education Plans, Individual Behaviour Plans, recommended personnel and resources
  • assisting in accessing community supports and services for students
  • providing knowledge of district wide programs and Inclusion resources
  • overseeing programming and placement in specialized settings such as Resource rooms
  • providing in-service for all staff and administration on issues related to inclusion
  • providing diagnostic and interpretive services
  • providing assistance in the identification and placement of students with diverse needs
  • promoting system wide changes that enhance the achievement of all students
  • identifying students for funding
  • promoting early intervention and proactive teaching practices
  • coaching teachers on exemplary practices
  • promoting collaborative team approach to increase more active teaching and learning competencies.

About this occupation

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.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Examine and assess behaviour, diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients and provide therapy
  • Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
  • Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment, and offer mediation services
  • Use standard psychological tests for assessment
  • Plan intervention programs and conduct program evaluation

Usual requirements

  • A doctoral degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation "Psychologist" in Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
  • A master's degree in psychology is required for the designation "Psychologist" in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
  • A master's degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation "Psychological Associate" in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
  • A period of supervised practical experience is required in most jurisdictions.

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Establish liaisons and transitions with preschool and post-secondary services supporting students with special needs. Advise on program planning, Individual Education Plans, Individual Behaviour Plans, personnel, and resources. Assist students in accessing community supports and services. Provide expertise on district-wide programs and inclusion resources. Oversee programming and placement in specialized settings. Provide in-service training for staff and administration on inclusion issues. Provide diagnostic and interpretive services. Assist with identifying and placing students with diverse needs. Promote system-wide changes that enhance student achievement. Identify students for funding. Promote early intervention and proactive teaching practices. Coach teachers on exemplary practices. Promote collaborative approaches to teaching and learning

What you’ll need

Master's degree or PhD in Educational Psychology with coursework in Level C Assessment, and meeting the requirements of the British Columbia School Psychologist Association.

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