Description
Temporary Psychoeducational Consultant
Location:Education Centre
Schedule: 17.5 Hours per week
Salary: $86,516 to 92,094 (Full time annual salary - will be pro-rated to 17.5 hrs/week)
(compensation also includes a comprehensive benefits package (including extended health and dental, life insurance, health care spending account), participation in the OMERS pension plan, competitive vacation and sick leave, and maternity/parental leave top-up)
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,400 students each day at 39 in-person schools (32 elementary, two K-12; four 7-12, one secondary). Supporting student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,750 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning.
The district covers a geographic area of 7,220 square kilometres bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west.
The region connects the outdoors with small cities, quaint villages and rolling rural landscapes. Here you will discover decades of tradition, mixed with new and emerging technology, creativity and innovation. Surround yourself with 1,200 km of shoreline in vibrant cities and towns accessible by highway and rail (1.5 hours to Toronto, 2 hours to Ottawa). Explore wilderness trails and sandy beaches, experience world-class fishing, enjoy exquisite culinary experiences and dozens of wineries. Perfect your golf swing at 23 golf courses, or take in Canadian arts and heritage attractions. Create your own story and picture yourself here!
We acknowledge and honour the land on which we reside and occupy as part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people. These Indigenous Nations, agreed to mutual sharing obligations and responsibilities as stewards of the land and water. Today these responsibilities and obligations extend to all Peoples. These lands are steeped in rich Indigenous history, traditions and modern cultures that are proud and vibrant.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete comprehensive, individual psychological assessments including but not limited to: administer and score psychometric testing materials, clinical interview, interpretation of testing data, case formulation, report writing and presenting the assessment findings and recommendations to school personnel and parents/guardians. All duties are performed under clinical supervision of the Board Lead Psychologist. Ongoing psychological and/or psychoeducational consultation to Special Education Services, school personnel, and parents/guardians is required.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant will possess a Master’s degree in Psychology or equivalent area of study; over four years of related experience preferably in a community or educational setting; excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating tact and sensitivity. Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a strong client and quality of service focus. Strong analytical, assessment and problem solving skills are required. Proficient in the use of work processing and email software. Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting and demonstrated experience with intervention strategies appropriate for children and youth.
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples,
members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin,
persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities,
persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please notify them when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A and is used to determine eligibility for employment. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 521/01 Collection of Personal Information, criminal record checks and vulnerable sector screening will be required of all HPEDSB employees who have direct and regular contact with students.
