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1.0 Temporary Psychologist

Greater Victoria – School District #61

Victoria, B.C.

Job description

556 Boleskine Road, Victoria, B.C.

V8Z 1E8

Canada

1.0 Temporary Psychologist

Salary Range: $65,671.00 – $116,500.00

Job Description and Requirements

*Based out of Quadra Warehouse and supporting various schools

*End Date: June 30, 2027

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in School Psychology or related field with a focus on school psychology, including graduate training in measurement and individual psychological assessments.
  • Demonstrated ability in consulting with teachers, parents, students and community agencies regarding the nature of students, strengths and needs, the educational implications, and ways to enhance learning
  • Demonstrated ability in collaborating with school-based and/or district personnel to design or implement instructional strategies, and design or implement behavioural interventions
  • Knowledge of the Ministry of Education, Special Education Policies and Procedures
  • Licensed under College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC)
  • Meet criteria as outlined in “Qualifications for Teaching Positions in the GVSD #61′
  • Level C Testing

For more information about the position contact S. Winkler, District Principal @

Application Document Requirements:

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically by sending in all documents in one pdf to

Please ensure to include the following documentation in the application:

  • A letter of application and comprehensive résumé
  • Recent (within 3-5 years) performance reports (s)
  • Copies of two recent psycho-educational assessments
  • Upon interview, applicants will be asked to provide three references

Employment Equity

The Greater Victoria School District is committed to employment equity through fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone in a workplace free from barriers (systemic, cultural, and attitudinal) and discrimination, both intentional and unintentional. No one shall be denied employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to the hiring criteria. Equal employment opportunities will extend to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental challenges, gender identity, sexual orientation and age.

Please note: Only Applicants short-listed for Interviews will be contacted.

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

Support various schools from the Quadra Warehouse. Consult with teachers, parents, students, and community agencies regarding student strengths, needs, educational implications, and ways to enhance learning. Collaborate with school-based and district personnel. Design or implement instructional strategies. Design or implement behavioural interventions. Conduct individual psychological and psycho-educational assessments

What you’ll need

Master's degree in School Psychology or a related field focused on school psychology. Graduate training in measurement and individual psychological assessments. Demonstrated consultation experience with teachers, parents, students, and community agencies. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with school-based or district personnel. Knowledge of Ministry of Education Special Education Policies and Procedures. Licensed under the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Meet qualifications for teaching positions in GVSD #61. Level C Testing

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