Temp FT (1.0) School Psychologist (2025-26)

School District 60; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional school district is seeking a temporary full-time District School Psychologist effective September 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The role involves providing psycho-educational assessments, collaborating with teachers and support staff, and ensuring appropriate educational strategies for students. Candidates should possess a Doctorate or Master’s in educational psychology and be familiar with relevant educational policies. A relocation allowance and competitive salary based on experience are included within the employment package.

Benefits

$2,000 relocation allowance from BC, AB, and Yukon

$4,000 relocation allowance from other areas

$3,035 recruitment allowance

Employer-paid benefits including medical and dental

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in educational psychology with a focus on school psychology.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education, Special Education Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to collaborate and support learning processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide psycho-educational assessments for referred students.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Assist with designation and adjudication processes from the Ministry of Education.

Skills

Psycho-educational assessments

Collaboration

Consultation with educators

Behavioral interventions

Planning and facilitating in-services

Education

Doctorate or Master’s in educational psychology

Current membership with the College of Health Care Professionals of British Columbia

Job description

Position Description

A temporary full‑time (1.0) District School Psychologist is required by School District No. 60 (Peace River North) effective September 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The assignment will be at Learning Services. The school psychologist functions as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

We are dedicated to providing services that assist students to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge required to successfully participate in educational experiences. We provide indirect and direct service to the student and/or the school community. Our collective knowledge, skills, energy, creativity and empathy support and nurture this process.

Our philosophy is consistent with our District’s mission statement, “Together, We Learn” and with that of the Ministry of Education and the Special Education Programs Branch. Our own department’s mission statement, “Achieve ~ Believe ~ Connect!” demonstrates our commitment towards appropriate education and achievements for all children.

Qualifications And Experience

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in educational psychology, or related field, with a focus on school psychology, (including graduate training in measurement and individual psychological assessments) and a successful completed practicum.
• This program and position are eligible for the BC Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education, Special Education Policies and Procedures.
• Current membership, in good standing, with the College of Health Care Professionals of British Columbia.
• Ability to participate in meetings within and beyond the regular school day to support learning.
• Provides psycho‑educational assessments for students referred through the school‑based team process.
• Provides ongoing collaborative planning for students and classrooms and assists with pre‑referral interventions.
• Assists with the Ministry of Education processes for designation and adjudication.
• Candidates for internship must already be participating in a Master’s of School Psychology program that requires an internship.
• Consultation with teachers, support staff, parents, students and community agencies regarding student strengths and needs, assessment implications, and interventions through which to enhance learning and interpersonal relations.
• Collaboration with school‑based and/or district personnel to gather classroom‑based data, design or implement instructional strategies/interventions and/or design and implement behavioral interventions.
• Psychologist may assist school and district staff in proving additional “Pro D” support for educators and support staff (e.g., behaviour management, observational techniques/data gathering, PBS, RTI, AFL, UDL), and participate or assist in program evaluation and research activities.
• Ability to plan and facilitate in‑services or collaboration sessions with educators and Educational Assistants within and beyond the regular school day.

Interested Applicants Are Required To Supply

• Three (3) references.
• Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate).

Compensation

• $2,000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4,000 for teachers from other areas.
• $3,035 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE).
• Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $65,397 – $111,952.
• Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enrol in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE.

For More Information Please Contact

Charmaine Chretien, District Principal Curriculum & Assessment
250‑262‑6098 or [e-mail]

Please Note

All applications with relevant documentation must be made through Make A Future for consideration for the position.