Job Summary & Responsibilities
The School Psychologist position includes opportunities to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment in the context of the Learning Support Services Department and with school personnel. The successful candidate will also:
- Provide ongoing collaborative consultation and planning for students and classrooms through school-based team meetings and care team meetings
- Provide individualized psychoeducational assessments (based on student need) for students referred through the school-based team.
- Provide professional learning opportunities for educators and support staff
- Assist with the Ministry of Education processes for designation and adjudication
Note: Should no qualified candidates be available, the District will review applications for paid, supervised internships that would meet the 1,800-hour internship requirement.
Education & Experience
- Master’s Degree in School Psychology, Educational Psychology or equivalent
- Possess or eligible for membership in the BC Association of School Psychologists and/or the College of Psychologists BC
- Training and supervision in the assessment of Learning Disabilities
- Teaching certification with B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch is considered an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated understanding of B.C. Ministry of Education designation categories and guidelines
- Demonstrated knowledge of elementary, middle, and secondary context preferred
- Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to complete multiple assessment reports by pre-determined deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work with school-based and integrated teams in a consulting role
- Skilled in written and oral interpersonal communications
- Knowledge of Competency Based IEPs is an asset
The starting annual salary for this full-time Associated Professional position ranges from $70,214 to $108,458, with placement on the July 1, 2024 Teacher Salary Grid based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. School Psychologists receive a monthly allowance of $433.83.
Teaching Competencies
All teachers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner.
- Organization & Planning: Ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment
- Classroom Management: Create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student while managing student behavior and classroom dynamics.
- Facilitation & Engagement: Ability to capture and maintain students’ interest, effort, participation and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning
- Assessment & Coaching: Utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives
- Caring & Inclusiveness: Create and maintain an environment that is caring, inclusive and supportive of all students
- Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility in the ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances
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