Manager, Health Science Service - Psychology

Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is to support the implementation and delivery of system-wide health science services through deployment of staff, provision of leadership, and clinical supervision where appropriate, in alignment with Calgary Board of Education standards and governing bodies.

Accountability

• Leadership and management of functional area staff and resources within the system;
• Responsiveness of services to the needs of schools;
• Alignment of functional health sciences services and supports to identify system goals and Alberta Education Standards for Special Education.

Major Responsibilities

• Defines and implements system-wide standards of practice and ensures ongoing monitoring of services; develop yearly work plan.
• Provides leadership, direction and support to the Supervisor or the Supervisor of the health sciences functional area, assigning special projects and responsibilities.
• Recruits, selects, deploys, supervises, and evaluates staff; develops orientation and mentoring programs; carries out disciplinary actions.
• Maintains knowledge of current theory and practice to meet learning and behavior needs of exceptional learners; leads development of professional procedures.
• Facilitates professional growth and continuing competence among staff through development opportunities and feedback.
• Builds favorable working relationships with schools, agencies, and external partners; acts as liaison with other work units and departments.
• Responds to and resolves concerns about service provision.
• Collects, interprets, and provides information for budget preparation; facilitates supply of human resource materials and equipment.
• Undertakes special projects, research, or reports upon request of the Education Director.
• Develops communication strategies and plans sessions for accurate information dissemination.
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned to meet departmental and service delivery goals.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Health Sciences (Speech – Language Pathology, OT, PT, Psychology).
• Registered professional health science designation in good standing.
• Five years of successful clinical experience at a professional level in the Health Sciences field.
• Two years’ experience in a leadership role is an asset.
• Experience in an ECS – 12 educational setting is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of CBE and Alberta Education policies, regulations, and expectations related to Special Education.
• Understanding disability-specific programming models.
• Appreciation of adult learning and staff development.
• Competence in personal computer application software.
• Familiarity with student information systems such as SIS.
• Strong oral, written, presentation, and listening skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Critical, flexible, creative, and systemic thinking.
• Experience building and leading teams with a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to foster an environment of creativity, diversity, and innovation.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Openness to embracing and leading change.
• Ability to work independently and within a community team environment.
• Sound judgment, reasoning, and perspective.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• Personal suitability.

Compensation and Hours

Grade M2 $147,700 - $180,100 annually. FTE: 1.0 – 35 hours per week. Calendar: 12 Month Exempt Senior Management.