School Psychologist

Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey); Surrey; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey Schools in Surrey, BC, seeks a School Psychologist to support inclusive education through evidence-based practices. You will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to plan and evaluate prevention programs and supports for diverse learners.

The role requires a Master’s degree in School Psychology and registration/licensing with BC health professionals. Salary ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement based on service length and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s in School Psychology required.
• Registered/licensed status with BC College of Health and Care Professionals or provisional licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate prevention programs (Tier 1-3) for student well-being.
• Consult with teachers, administrators, and families to plan supports.
• Conduct psycho-educational assessments and write reports.
• Attend district meetings and participate in committees.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Inclusion commitment

Collaborative skills

Education

Master’s degree in School Psychology

Licensed Psychologist or Licensed School Psychologist

Job description

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and belonging and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

School Psychologists Will Need

• to be knowledgeable of current curriculum and evidence-based instructional practices;
• to participate in on-going professional development/in-service in both regular and inclusive education
• to be committed to inclusion.

The School Psychologist Collaborates With Individual Teachers, School Administrators, And School System Staff To Develop And Evaluate Prevention Programs. This May Include

• Primary or Tier 1 prevention programs that involve all staff and students that foster the learning and mental health of students (e.g., evidence-based literacy and numeracy education in primary classrooms; prevention of bullying; social and emotional learning);
• Secondary or Tier 2 prevention programs that are delivered to students who are at-risk students for learning or mental health difficulties;
• Tertiary or Tier 3 academic, behavioural or psychosocial interventions for students with diagnosed disabilities or mental health difficulties.

The School Psychologist consults with school-based, District and community partners, parents/guardians, and students as appropriate to:

• assist schools in the identification and planning process, at both the school and District levels, for learners with complex needs;
• collaborate with school-based teams to develop and implement pre-referral interventions;
• provide information regarding the referral process
• offer suggestions/recommendations surrounding educational program planning
• conduct psycho-educational assessments in accordance with District guidelines
• meet with the school, parents/guardians, and the student as appropriate, to discuss the results of the psycho-educational assessment
• provide a written report for each assessment, available to the school, the District and parents/guardians; and the student as appropriate
• attend meetings (e.g., School-based team, Integrated Case Management)
• participate on district committees where appropriate
• develop information resources
• provide in-service to paraprofessionals, teachers, principals/vice principals;
• collaborate with community partners
• conduct research on many topics relevant to the profession including literacy, numeracy, social-emotional health and well-being, behaviour, etc
• provide input and recommendations in relation to district-level placement or placement review meetings
• School Psychologists who are licensed/registered may provide supervision to practicum students, interns, and residents who are not licensed/registered in British Columbia

Minimum Academic Qualifications/Experience

• Master’s degree in School Psychology
• Registration as a Licensed Psychologist or Licensed School Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC, or registration under a provisional license is required.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The personnel in this position are accountable in the execution of their assigned duties to a Director of Instruction - Student Support or designate.

Salary range is $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service, FTE and qualifications in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Previous experience will be considered.

Note: Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.