School Psychologist

Qualicum School District; Parksville; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualicum School District invites applications for a School Psychologist (1.00 FTE continuing). Commencing January 1, 2027 or possibly sooner, the successful candidate will assess referred students and contribute to educational planning within the district.

The role requires a Master's in school psychology, CPBC registration, and experience with intelligence and curriculum-based testing. You will collaborate with staff, interpret data for placements, and work with families and community agencies

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school/educational psychology or related field with a focus on school psychology.
• Registration in the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC), with special training in school psychology.
• Coursework, training and ability to administer and interpret individual intelligence and curriculum-based tests.
• Experience working in the education system, with knowledge of instruction and assessment.
• Experience developing effective recommendations to assist teachers and parents in working with students who experience challenges in the school setting.

Responsibilities

• Use valid psycho-educational, formal and informal, assessment methods for assessing referred students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current, effective assessment measures.
• Facilitate the use of a variety of assessment data for student program planning.
• Collaborate with school staff regarding developmentally appropriate strategies, assessments, and interventions for students.
• Interpret data for the appropriate identification, placement, or referral for medical professional assessment/interventions.
• Serve as a resource for families and school teams to assist in meeting the needs of students.
• Work with community agencies in providing assessment data and recommendations for student identification and transition planning.

Skills

Intelligence testing

Curriculum-based testing

Collaborative skills

Data interpretation

Communication with families

Education

Master's degree in school/educational psychology

CPBC registration (school psychology)

Tools

Psychological assessment tools

Job description

Qualicum School District

TEACHING POSITION

Assignment: School Psychologist

The assignment may change due to the itinerant nature of the position, or to meet the needs of the school's educational program, grade organization, and/or enrolment.

1.00 FTE CONTINUING

Commencing January 1, 2027 or possibly sooner.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Use valid psycho-educational, formal and informal, assessment methods for assessing referred students;
• Demonstrate knowledge of current, effective assessment measures;
• Facilitate the use of a variety of assessment data for student program planning;
• Collaborate with school staff regarding developmentally appropriate strategies, assessments, and interventions for students;
• Interpret data for the appropriate identification, placement, or referral for medical professional assessment/interventions;
• Serve as a resource for families and school teams to assist in meeting the needs of students;
• Work with community agencies in providing assessment data and recommendations for student identification and transition planning.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A Master's degree in school/educational psychology or a related field with a focus on school psychology;
• Registration in the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC), with special training in school psychology;
• Coursework, training and ability to administer and interpret individual intelligence and curriculum-based tests;
• Experience working in the education system, with knowledge of instruction and assessment;
• Experience developing effective recommendations to assist teachers and parents in working with students who experience challenges in the school setting.

$63,347-$116,190 with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the Collective Agreement. An annual salary allowance based on FTE up to $8,000.