Description
Job Summary & Responsibilities
The School Psychologist position includes opportunities to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment in the context of the Learning Support Services Department and with school personnel. The successful candidate will also:
Provide ongoing collaborative consultation and planning for students and classrooms through school-based team meetings and care team meetings
Provide individualized psychoeducational assessments (based on student need) for students referred through the school-based team.
Provide professional learning opportunities for educators and support staff
Assist with the Ministry of Education processes for designation and adjudication
Note: Should no qualified candidates be available, the District will review applications for paid, supervised internships that would meet the 1,800-hour internship requirement.
Education & Experience
Master’s Degree in School Psychology, Educational Psychology or equivalent
Possess or eligible for membership in the BC Association of School Psychologists and/or the College of Psychologists BC
Training and supervision in the assessment of Learning Disabilities
Teaching certification with B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch is considered an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated understanding of B.C. Ministry of Education designation categories and guidelines
Demonstrated knowledge of elementary, middle, and secondary context preferred
Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to complete multiple assessment reports by pre-determined deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work with school-based and integrated teams in a consulting role
Skilled in written and oral interpersonal communications
Knowledge of Competency Based IEPs is an asset
The starting annual salary for this full-time Associated Professional position ranges from $70,214 to $108,458, with placement on the July 1, 2024 Teacher Salary Grid based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. School Psychologists receive a monthly allowance of $433.83.
Teaching Competencies
All teachers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner.
Organization & Planning: Ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment
Classroom Management: Create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student while managing student behavior and classroom dynamics.
Facilitation & Engagement: Ability to capture and maintain students’ interest, effort, participation and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning
Assessment & Coaching: Utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives
Caring & Inclusiveness: Create and maintain an environment that is caring, inclusive and supportive of all students
Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility in the ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances
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