School Psychologist

Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) invites applications for a 100% 10-month School Psychologist assignment serving Citadel, Sir Charles Tupper, Joe Howe, and Halifax Central. The role emphasizes psycho-educational assessment, behavioral interventions, and curriculum-related support within the student services framework.

You will collaborate with school teams, consult with families and community agencies, and report to the principal.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Psychology/School Psychology required.
• Eligibility for Registration by the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology required.
• Valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate or Special Certificate required; Bachelor of Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psycho-educational assessments and behavioral interventions.
• Consult with school teams for problem solving and program planning.
• Collaborate with families and community agencies to support student services.
• Report to the designated School Principal as part of the student services team.

Skills

Psycho-educational assessment

Behavioral interventions

Curriculum collaboration

Education

Masters Degree in Psychology/School Psychology

Eligibility for NS Board of Examiners in Psychology

Teaching certificate (Nova Scotia)

Bachelor of Education (preferred)

Job description

Assignment: 100% 10 month School Psychologist (Circuit includes: Citadel, Sir Charles Tupper, Joe Howe, and Halifax Central)

Status: Term

Percentage: 100%

Start Date: Tuesday, October 06 2026

End Date: Saturday, July 31 2027

Deadline: Monday, October 05 2026 12:00 PM

The School Psychologist is responsible for providing specialized knowledge and skills in the area of psycho-educational assessment, behavioral intervention and consultation in relation to curriculum and social outcomes for students. The School Psychologist will work with the school teams to assist in problem solving and program planning and consult with family & community agencies to support the delivery of specialized services to students. Working collaboratively as part of the student services team, the School Psychologist reports directly to a designated School Principal.

Qualifications:

(a) Masters Degree in Psychology/School Psychology;

(b) Eligibility for Registration by the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology;

(c) A valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate or Special Certificate from the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Office of Teacher Certification;

(d) Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor of Education and relevant teaching experience.

Please refer to job description for further details.

Nova Scotia’s Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well‑being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.