Posting #2223-562 District Office / Inclusive Education
1.0 FTE position in the area of District Educational Psychologist
This is a Continuing Contract Position of Special Responsibility - Level 3
This position is effective as soon as possible.
While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.
Please contact Christine Love, Director of Instruction,
Inclusive Education, at CLove@sd22.bc.ca, if you have specific questions relating to this position.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree or PHD in Educational Psychology with course work in Level C Assessment
- meet the requirements for British Columbia School Psychologist Association
Duties:
- establishing liaison and transitions with preschool and post-secondary services in the community which provide programs for students with special needs
- providing advice to assist in program planning for students including Individual Education Plans, Individual Behaviour Plans, recommended personnel and resources
- assisting in accessing community supports and services for students
- providing knowledge of district wide programs and Student Services resources
- overseeing programming and placement in specialized settings such as Resource rooms
- providing in-service for all staff and administration on issues related to special education
- providing diagnostic and interpretive services
- providing assistance in the identification and placement of students with special needs
- promoting system wide changes that enhance the achievement of all students
- identifying students for funding
- promoting early intervention and proactive teaching practices
- coaching teachers on exemplary practices
- promoting collaborative team approach to increase more active teaching and learning competencies.