2023-023E School Psychologist

650 Kawkawa Lake Road

Hope BC V0X 1L4

STAFFING VACANCY Posting Date: May 24, 2023

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING No. 2023-023E

DISTRICT

1.0 F.T.E. Continuing School Psychologist

A 1.0 F.T.E. Continuing School Psychologist is required effective September 1, 2023.

The successful applicant will:

1. Be registered (or be eligible for registration) with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia with special training in School Psychology;

   OR

2. Have a Master’s Degree in School/Educational Psychology or a related field with a focus on School Psychology and qualifications that meet the standard for membership in the British Columbia Association of School Psychologists.

Other desired abilities qualifications and experience:

1. Professional Teaching Certificate (BCCT) – preferred but not required;
2. Qualified to administer and interpret up to and including Level C Educational, Psychological and Behavioural Tests;
3. Training in Psychometric Theory and Principles;
4. Current knowledge of Ministry of Education Special Education Policies and Procedures;
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
6. Experience and/or In-service/Professional Development working with Indigenous Students, families and communities.

Demonstrated ability in the following:

1. Consulting with teachers, parents, students and community agencies regarding the nature of student strengths and needs, educational implications and ways to enhance learning and interpersonal relations;
2. Assisting school counsellors and/or district behavior facilitators in collecting behavioural information and performing initial behavioural screenings; assist in the development and monitoring of positive behaviour plans; consult with school personnel in areas related to behaviour disorders;
3. Working with School Based teams, multi-disciplinary teams and Community Care Teams;
4. Assisting in the development of IEPS for referred students;
5. Designing and presenting in-service in the area of special education and, specifically in the area of assessment.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Assistant Superintendent, Renge Bailie, at (604) 869-2411, renge.bailie@sd78.bc.ca.

Email your application package to

hr@sd78.bc.ca

Posting will be open until filled