Pyscho-Educational Consultant

HALTON CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD; Burlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school board in Burlington is seeking a Psycho-Educational Consultant / Psychologist to provide comprehensive consultation services. The successful candidate will conduct assessments, investigate disorders, and suggest intervention strategies. Applicants should have a Master's or Ph.D. in Psychology, registration through the College of Psychologists of Ontario, and at least two years of relevant experience. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse communities.

Benefits

Annual responsibility allowance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years recent work experience or equivalent education and training.
• Experience writing and editing psychological assessment reports.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting individual psycho-educational assessments for students.
• Investigating learning and social-emotional disorders.
• Formulating and suggesting intervention strategies.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Excellent interpretive skill and analysis

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Capacity to engage diverse communities

Education

Masters or Ph.D. degree in Psychology

Certificate of Registration through the College of Psychologists of Ontario

Job description

About Us

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centered individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 36,000 students of all ages across our 48 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.

Please note that the Board provides a responsibility allowance to Psycho-Educational Consultants of $10,000 annually (inclusive of professional designation / licensing fees and would be prorated, based on FTE and length of contract).

In addition, the Board agrees to pay an additional responsibility allowance of $13,000 annually for those that hold a Psychological Associate or Psychologist designation (this will also be prorated, based on FTE and length of contract).

We encourage all applicants to view our for more information about our Board.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Psychology, the Psycho-Educational Consultant / Psychologist provides a comprehensive consultation service to Board Staff, students and parents, as well as professionals outside the Board. The Psycho-Educational Consultant / Psychologist conducts individual psycho-educational assessments of students whom are experiencing difficulty functioning within the school setting. The Psycho-Educational Consultant / Psychologist investigates possible learning and / or social-emotional disorders and formulates / generates suggestions for intervention strategies for pupils with special needs and must be available for after-hours consultation.

The incumbent shall perform duties of a Psycho-Educational Consultant / Psychologist as regulated by the College of Psychologists of Ontario and operates under the Standards of Professional Conduct as outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Psychology Act.

Qualifications / Experience

• Masters or Ph.D. degree in Psychology
• Certificate of Registration through the College of Psychologist of Ontario. Must be a member in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Non licensed candidates would work under the clinical supervision of a registered member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
• Minimum of two (2) years recent work experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
• Excellent writing skills, with experience writing and editing psychological assessment reports.
• Excellent interpretive skill and analysis; computer literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to engage members of diverse communities and skilled in a variety of consultation techniques, protocols, and strategies.

This position is covered by the A.P.S.S.P Collective Agreement.

Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire :

• an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) months

Equity and Inclusion

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to : First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and / or invisible (physical and / or mental) disabilities.

Special Considerations

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at or Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Questions

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If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Edea Santini).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.