Temp FT (1.0) School Psychologist (2026-27)

School District 60; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 72,720 - 118,770; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 relocation allowance for BC, AB, Yukon teachers

$3,500 recruitment allowance per school year

Employer-paid health benefits

Job summary

School District 60 in Fort St. John is seeking a temporary full-time District School Psychologist starting September 1, 2026. This role includes providing services to assist students develop skills and knowledge during their educational experience.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate or Master's in educational psychology, must have a solid understanding of school psychology, and be a member in good standing with the College of Health Care Professionals of British Columbia. The position offers a salary of $72,720 – $118,770 according to a collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master's degree in educational psychology or related field required.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education, Special Education Policies and Procedures.
• Current membership with College of Health Care Professionals of BC is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide psycho-educational assessments for referred students.
• Plan and facilitate in-services for educators.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design instructional strategies.

Skills

Psycho-educational assessments

Consultation and collaboration

Educational policy knowledge

Education

Doctorate or Master's in educational psychology

Graduate training in psychological assessments

Participation in Master’s of School Psychology program

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, 2026 to June 30, 2027. 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 internship.
• Eligibility 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 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.
• Assisting school and district staff in providing additional support for educators and support staff (e.g., behaviour management, observational techniques/data gathering, PBS, RTI, AFL, UDL), and participating or assisting 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.

Compensation

• $2,000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4,000 for teachers from other areas.
• $3,500 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE).
• Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $72,720 – $118,770.
• Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enroll in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE.

Contact

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

School District No. 60
10112 105 Avenue, Fort St John, BC V1J 4S4