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1.0 FTE School Psychologist

Student Support Services

This is a temporary assignment effective immediately to return of incumbent to full contractual FTE.

• Master’s Degree in School Psychology;
• Certified School Psychologist with CHCPBC;
• Valid BC teaching certificate and current membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch is preferred .

The School Psychologist collaborates with individual teachers, school administrators, and school 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.

• Successful teaching experience in the public sector is required and previous experience as a school psychologist within BC is preferred;
• Be experienced in conducting / interpreting formal Psychoeducational assessments, Behavioural assessments, including formal report writing;
• Proven ability to work with SBT’s to establish practical IEP’s and Behaviour Plans;
• Must be familiar with Ministry of Education Special Education categories and their requirements;
• Must be willing and flexible to accept duties as assigned in the field of school Psychology;
• 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;
• 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.
• Must have a valid BC driver’s license.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Jo McKenna, District Principal of Student Support Services at jmckenna@sd83.bc.ca

Please submit resume with full supporting documents using the Apply Online button below. If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact our HR Admin Assistant Emily Johnson @ 250-804-7841 or apply@sd83.bc.ca

Deadline date for receipt of application is : 12 : 00 NOON, POSTED UNTIL FILLED

We thank all those who apply, however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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