School Psychologist (195) - WFDS, WES, AVHS, DAHS

Government of Nova Scotia; Town of Berwick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Psychologist to join their team in the Annapolis Valley. This role involves providing essential psycho-educational and diagnostic services to students, ensuring their social, emotional, and academic needs are met. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with educators and families, developing comprehensive program plans and facilitating professional development. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' mental health and well-being while working within a supportive and dynamic educational environment. If you are passionate about fostering inclusion and supporting student success, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Masters in School Psychology required for this role.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary programs for mental health needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide psycho-educational assessments and support for students' mental health.
• Collaborate with school teams to develop and implement behavior plans.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of Inclusion Practices

Education

Masters in School Psychology

Tools

Assistive Technology

Computer Literacy

Job description

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

School Psychologist (195) - WFDS, WES, AVHS, DAHS

1.00 FTE

Vacant

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Teachers' Provincial Agreement.

Closing Date: Midnight, July 31st, 2025

Reporting to the Coordinator of Student Services, the School Psychologist will provide psycho-educational and diagnostic services for students in the AVRCE. The School Psychologist will be a member of a team working together to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive program plans for these students. The School Psychologist will provide specific services in such areas as:

1. Psycho-educational, social, emotional and behavioral assessments;
2. Facilitate transition plans for students;
3. Support the inclusion of students with challenging academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs for grades P-12;
4. Facilitate professional development for AVRCE staff;
5. Support staff to address children and youth with chronic school refusal;
6. Participate in a multidisciplinary team on a variety of projects relevant to student(s) mental health, including liaison with outside agencies and professionals;
7. Support program planning for students with academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs including adaptations and individual program planning (IPP) procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Masters in School Psychology;
2. A valid Nova Scotia driver’s license;
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Participate on school teams: Student Planning Teams and Teaching Support Teams, contributing in various ways including the provision of assessment information, direct demonstration of recommendations with the student, collaboration with teachers on in-class, evidence-based Tier 1 strategies, consultation with families and teachers, and the provision of professional development for school/regional staff;
2. Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of complex behaviour plans for individuals and groups of students;
3. A thorough knowledge and application of Inclusion and MTSS structures, providing support to teachers and students at all 3 tiers using evidence-based practices;
4. Familiarity with, and/or experience working in multi-disciplinary programs for children and youth with behavioral and mental health needs;
5. Computer literacy required with demonstrated skills in the application of assistive technology;
6. Excellent team building, communication and interpersonal skills/abilities;
7. Well-developed decision-making and creative problem-solving abilities;
8. Knowledge and/or experience in the development of individual program plans for students with challenging academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs;
9. Familiarity with EECD documents – Inclusive Education Policy, Special Education Policy, Transition Planning in Nova Scotia, Code of Conduct, Teacher Assistant Guidelines.