School Psychologist

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Parksville; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualicum School District is seeking a School Psychologist for a 1.00 FTE continuing assignment starting January 1, 2027 (or sooner). The role emphasizes psycho-educational assessment, data-driven planning, and collaboration with staff and families.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s in school psychology, CPBC registration, and experience with intelligence and curriculum-based tests, plus the ability to provide actionable recommendations for students with challenges.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school/educational psychology or related field with 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 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

Assessment methods

Data interpretation

Collaboration with staff

Interventions planning

Family communication

Community liaison

Education

Master's degree in school/educational psychology

CPBC registration with school psychology training

Tools

Intelligence tests

Curriculum-based tests

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.

Thank you in advance for your application. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.