School Psychologist

School District #38 (Richmond); Richmond; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond School District is seeking a full-time Educational Psychologist on a continuing contract basis within Learning Services. The role involves collaboration with teachers, parents, and community agencies to support student needs and district goals.

Responsibilities include psycho-educational assessments, development of IEPs, and providing professional learning to staff. Requires CHCPBC licensure or eligibility and a BC teaching certificate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school/educational psychology is required.
• CHCPBC licensing or eligibility with supervision in school psychology is required.
• BC Teacher Regulation Branch teaching certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative consultation with teachers, parents, and community agencies at school-based meetings.
• Provide planning for students and classrooms and assist with pre-referral interventions.
• Provide individualized psycho-educational assessments for students referred through the school-based team process.
• Contribute to the development of educational plans such as the IEP.
• Provide in-service training in interventions, progress monitoring, data collection and/or assessment.
• Assist with Ministry of Education processes for designation and adjudication.
• Provide professional learning opportunities for staff.

Skills

Collaborative consultation

Educational assessments

Professional development

Education

Master’s degree in school/educational psychology

Licensing/eligibility with CHCPBC

Teaching certification with BC Teacher Regulation Branch

Job description

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

The Richmond School District is currently seeking a full-time Educational Psychologist. This position is a continuing contract position.

All positions within Learning Services engage in supporting the District’s Strategic Plan, specifically, Strategic Priority 1: Success for all Learners and Strategic Priority 2: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The School Psychologist position includes opportunities to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment in the context of the Learning Services Department and with school personnel. This position also involves professional consultation and supporting educational changes in a variety of contexts.

The successful candidate will also:

• Provide collaborative consultation with teachers, parents, and community agencies, and at school-based team meetings
• Provide ongoing collaborative planning for students and classrooms and assist with pre-referral interventions
• Provide individualized psycho-educational assessments (based on student need) for students referred through the school-based team process
• Contribute to the development of educational plans such as the IEP
• Provide in-service training in the areas of interventions, progress monitoring, data collection and/or assessment
• Assist with the Ministry of Education processes for designation and adjudication
• Provide professional learning opportunities for staff

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in school/educational psychology
• Licensing/eligibility with the College of Health Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC)with special training and supervision in school psychology
• Teaching certification with BC Teacher Regulation Branch anasset

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Sarah Loat, District Administrator-InclusiveLearning at [e-mail].