School Psychologist

New Westminster; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Le New Westminster School District recherche un Psychologue scolaire de district pour un poste temporaire s'étendant de septembre 2025 à juin 2026. Le candidat succès réalisera des évaluations psycho-éducatives et fournira des services de consultation aux enseignants et parents. Avec un engagement envers le développement professionnel, ce rôle est clé pour soutenir les apprenants avec divers besoins.

Qualifications

• Minimum d'une maîtrise en psychologie scolaire ou équivalent.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome pour effectuer des évaluations psycho-éducatives.
• Excellente connaissance des méthodes d'évaluation pour évaluer le fonctionnement cognitif, académique et émotionnel.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des évaluations psycho-éducatives pour les élèves de K à 12.
• Fournir des services de consultation aux enseignants et aux parents concernant les problèmes d'apprentissage.
• Guider les enseignants de ressource sur l'utilisation des outils d'évaluation.

Skills

EMR Systems

Presentation Skills

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Data Collection

Intake Experience

Primary Care Experience

Autism Experience

Research Experience

Mental Health Counseling

Psychotherapy

PTSD Care

Addiction Counseling

Education

Masters Degree in School Psychology or equivalent

Job description

Temporary Positions (25 / 26 School Year)

About New Westminster Schools

Serving the community of New Westminster the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7000 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. Knowledge and experience in middle school programs and philosophy is an asset.

The is a temporary position that will be effective September 2 2025 to June 30 2026.

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 special 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

R equired 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 BC Association of School Psychologists
• 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 special education categories

Compensation :

• Salary as per Teachers Collective Agreement. Current salary range is $59724.00 to $110831.00 annually plus comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process :

To apply for this position click on the APPLY ONLINE button at the bottom of the page. Please include your cover letter resume transcripts copies of certificates or diplomas practicum and / or teacher evaluation report and references..

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

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.

Please note a native-like fluency in written and oral French is an asset for schools that offer French Immersion.

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Presentation Skills,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Data Collection,Intake Experience,Primary Care Experience,Autism Experience,Research Experience,Mental Health Counseling,Psychotherapy,PTSD Care,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 59724 - 110833

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