School Psychologist
- Parksville, BC, Canada
$63,347-$116,190 with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the Collective Agreement. · Full-time
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- Pay
- $63,347-$116,190 with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
TEACHING POSITION
Assignment: School Psychologist
The assignment may change due to the itinerant nature of the position, or to meet the needs of the school's educational program, grade organization, and/or enrolment.
1.00 FTE CONTINUING
Commencing January 1, 2027 or possibly sooner.
The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To
- Use valid psycho-educational, formal and informal, assessment methods for assessing referred students;
- Demonstrate knowledge of current, effective assessment measures;
- Facilitate the use of a variety of assessment data for student program planning;
- Collaborate with school staff regarding developmentally appropriate strategies, assessments, and interventions for students;
- Interpret data for the appropriate identification, placement, or referral for medical professional assessment/interventions;
- Serve as a resource for families and school teams to assist in meeting the needs of students;
- Work with community agencies in providing assessment data and recommendations for student identification and transition planning.
- A Master's degree in school/educational psychology or a related field with a focus on school psychology;
- Registration in the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC), with special training in school psychology;
- Coursework, training and ability to administer and interpret individual intelligence and curriculum-based tests;
- Experience working in the education system, with knowledge of instruction and assessment;
- Experience developing effective recommendations to assist teachers and parents in working with students who experience challenges in the school setting.
Thank you in advance for your application. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The School Psychologist is responsible for conducting psycho-educational assessments and interpreting data to identify student needs and placements. They collaborate with school staff, families, and community agencies to implement developmentally appropriate interventions and support student success.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in school/educational psychology and be registered with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia. Experience in the education system and proficiency in administering individual intelligence and curriculum-based tests are required.
Skills
- Psycho-educational Assessment
- Student Program Planning
- Intervention Strategies
- Data Interpretation
- Collaborative Planning
- Intelligence Testing
- Curriculum-based Testing
- Transition Planning
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Categories
- Education
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- School Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- CPBC Registration
- Psycho-educational Assessment
- Student Identification
- Intervention
- Intelligence Tests
- Curriculum-based Tests
- Education System
- Student Support