School Psychologist

About This Role

This School Psychologist role involves using psycho-educational assessment methods to support student program planning and identification. The successful candidate will collaborate with school staff, serve as a resource for families, and work with community agencies to meet students' needs.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Annual salary allowance based on FTE up to $8,000

Important Details

• Schedule: 1.00 FTE continuing
• Start date: January 1, 2027 or possibly sooner

Application Process

• Only short-listed candidates will be notified