#2627-358 1.0 FTE District School Psychologist - Temporary Contract

Posting #2627-358

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 as soon as possible, and provides the option for a hybrid work arrangement with an opportunity for both in person service and remote work within BC. This hybrid work arrangement is only guaranteed until June 30, 2026, and is only available to applicants who live outside of School District 22 catchment area.

The starting annual salary for a school teacher position ranges from $63,670 to $116,190, 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 all registration, certification, and professional practice requirements of the applicable British Columbia regulatory body.
• Preference will be given to applicants who also hold a valid teaching certificate.

Duties:

• establishing liaison and transitions with preschool and post-secondary services in the community which provide programs for students with diverse 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
• recommending appropriate placement in specialized settings
• 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 strategies for students
• collaborating with staff on strategies for students

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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