District School Psychologist

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 118,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

New Westminster Schools in British Columbia is seeking a qualified School Psychologist for a 0.40 FTE temporary position to support K-12 students through psycho-educational assessments and targeted consultation.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team, apply current assessment methods, and help identify students for inclusive education pathways, while aligning with the BC Curriculum and district policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in School Psychology or equivalent.
• Eligible for membership in the Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch.
• Eligible for membership in CHCPBC.
• Ability to conduct psycho-educational assessments independently.
• Knowledge of assessment methods for cognitive, academic, behavioral and emotional functioning.
• Ability to collaborate with district and school staff to plan interventions.
• Knowledge of audit criteria for inclusive education.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psycho-educational assessments for K-12 students.
• Provide consultation to teachers and parents on learning, behavior and cognitive concerns.
• Assist in identification processes for inclusive education categories.
• Guide resource teachers in using Level B assessment tools.
• Conduct assessments for provincial examination adjudication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment expertise

Independent work

Communication skills

Collaboration

Audit compliance

Education

Masters in School Psychology

Teacher Regulation Branch eligibility

CHCPBC eligibility

Job description

New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity

New Westminster Schools is seeking a qualified School Psychologist for the following position:

0.40 FTE Temporary District School Psychologist

About New Westminster Schools:

Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 8,000 students in a variety of learning environments. Located in the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver, New Westminster is a compact and growing urban centre with all the benefits of both city and small town life – ready access to a rich array of recreational and cultural pursuits, high quality public services, and the neighborly feel of a small community. Commitment to the success of its students and its staff makes New Westminster School District a great place to learn and to work.

New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.

The candidate will be part of, and work closely with, a collaborative team of teachers. An understanding of the BC Curriculum, effective teaching and learning practices, and a commitment to professional development are essential.

The assignment will be effective immediately and will end on June 30, 2027.

The District School Psychologist is primarily responsible for conducting psycho-educational assessments and providing consultation services. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of current, effective assessment methods as well as best practice in academic intervention.

Scope of Position:

• Conduct psycho-educational assessments for students from K-12
• Provide consultation service to teachers and parents regarding students with a wide variety of issues including learning disabilities, behavioural challenges and cognitive impairments
• Provide assistance in the 1701 process of identification of students in inclusive education categories
• Provide guidance to resource teachers regarding the use of Level B assessment tools
• Conducting assessment for the purpose of adjudication for Provincial examinations
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of Masters Degree in School Psychology or equivalent
• Eligible for membership in the Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch
• Eligible for membership in the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC)
• Ability to work independently and efficiently to complete psycho-educational assessments
• Excellent knowledge of assessment methods for formally evaluating cognitive, academic, behavioral and emotional functioning for elementary, middle and secondary students
• Ability to collaborate with district and school staff to plan intervention programs for students with a variety of learning needs
• Knowledge of audit compliance criteriafor inclusive education categories
• Excellent communication skills

Compensation:

Salary as per Teachers' Collective Agreement. Current salary range is $63,361.00 to $117,583.00 annually plus comprehensive benefits package.

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. Successful Completion of a Criminal Record Search is a legislated requirement, and only those applicants legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.

The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to [e-mail].

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s.42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, New Westminster Schools seeks to preferentially hire Indigenous persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a First Nations, Metis, or Inuit person.