School Psychologist Full Time Continuing T2024-0010

Description of Assignment

1.0 Full Time Continuing. Effective September 1st, 2024.

The School Psychologist position includes opportunities to work both individually and in collaboration with School Based Teams and/or district personnel. The School Psychologist plays a supportive role in the identification, assessment, planning, reporting and evaluation process. Services are district-based and are designed to support students, school personnel and parents in enhancing academic, adaptive and social skills for students.

Salary

The salary of this assignment is based on our current salary grid and upon verification of your BC TQS as well as verification of years of service from previous employers. The current salary range is $75, 112.00 to $109, 520.00 per annum, paid over 10 months.

Special Qualifications Required

• A Master’s degree in school/educational psychology or a related field with a focus on school psychology
• Certified/eligible for certification with BC Association of School Psychologists and/or Registration with the College of Psychologists
• Teaching certification with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
• Proven experience in the education system with current knowledge of instruction and assessment practices
• Qualified to administer and interpret up to and including Level C educational, psychological, and behavioural tests

Information for Applicants

School District No. 27 operates in the Cariboo-Chilcotin of BC, on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Peoples. We commit to supporting our new teachers (those with 0-3 years of experience) by facilitating a structured mentorship program. Teachers who desire mentorship but who have more than 3 years experience will qualify for mentorship based on the provisions within our collective agreement.

We further support those who have a desire to explore their leadership abilities by offering a leadership series throughout the school year. Participants can expect to meet with the group in person (and over dinner), a minimum of 3 times. This structured series is facilitated by our Superintendent of Schools.

We also believe in providing Professional Development beyond the provisions of our collective agreement. The District has engaged in long term contracts with several (up to 6) educational leaders. Teachers can expect to see the educational leaders in our District, up to 2 days prior to a Professional Development Day, offering hands on coaching both in the classroom and in sessions (evening or during the Professional Development Day).

Our local teachers' union, the Cariboo Chilcotin Teachers' Association, also boasts strong collective agreement language regarding Professional Development as well as financial support for their members to engage in opportunities.

Relocation allowance may be offered with this position.

School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) is an equal opportunity employer.