Educational Psychologist

Job Summary And Requirements

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

Our department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K-12 schooling. We are proud of our diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies, programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.

Duties

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join Student Support Services team. Reporting to the Manager of Student Support Services, the School Psychologist delivers a wide range of psychological services to students in Yukon’s public school system. Duties include:

• determining students’ functioning in school settings,
• recommending approaches to address academic, intellectual and social-emotional / behavioural differences in a culturally safe and client-centred way,
• providing consultations, conducting psycho-educational assessments and training staff,
• supporting interventions and assisting with program development for students,
• working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support educators, parents, and caregivers in understanding student strengths and clearly communicating a pathway to address students’ special educational needs.

You can learn more about salary, terms, and conditions of employment and how to apply visit our website .

If you are passionate and committed to making a positive impact on education in the Yukon, we want to hear from you!

Important Application Requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the qualifications listed below in each of your positions. Please note that our selection is based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit, we encourage you to review the resource page on Yukon.ca.

• Currently registered as a psychologist in a Canadian province/territory, with eligibility to register as a psychologist in Yukon.
• Master’s or Doctorate degree specializing in psychology
• Recent experience providing psycho-educational assessments and programming for school-aged clients, including review of records, interviews, clinical observations and standardized tests (including Level C assessments)
• Recent experience providing consultation to students, parents and staff within a public school system in response to intervention and/or multi-tiered systems of support model
• Recent experience in being part of a multidisciplinary diagnostic or clinical support team for complex diagnoses would be an asset
• Training and experience in supervision would be an asset.
• Fluency in the French Language would be an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

The ideal candidate will possess and be assessed on these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Cultural Humility and Learning
• Influencing Others to make positive changes
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with educators, parents, community members, First Nation communities and other stakeholders.
• Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments
• Ethical decision-making
• Communicating clinical information in an accessible language
• Comfortable in rural and remote settings
• Working collaboratively with other clinical specialists
• Good oral and writing communication skills.

Conditions Of Employment

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:

• Be registered as a psychologist in the Yukon, prior to starting work;
• Security Clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to starting work;
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position, as it requires providing support to various schools.

For more information about this position, please contact: Jessica Masson Guerette, Acting Manager Student Support Services at ***email_hidden*** .

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Serafina Christine, Human resources at View email address on ca.workus.org .

For more information about how a career with the Yukon government can help you grow your abilities, develop your skills, earn a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a difference in the lives of Yukoners, we encourage you to click the links below!

• Benefits and leave
• Flexible working
• Learning and development
• Diversity and inclusion
• Health and wellbeing
• Terms of employment

Eligibility List

7 months