School Psychologist - Temporary Full Time

School Psychologist at Learning Services (District)

Start Date: July 1, 2025

End Date: June 30, 2026 or upon return of incumbent

FTE: 1.0 (full time)

NATURE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work both independently and with a collaborative team of school psychologists, school-based teams and/or district personnel. The School Psychologist plays a supportive role in the identification, assessment, planning, reporting and evaluation process. Services are district-based and are designed to support students, school personnel and parents in enhancing academic, adaptive and social skills for students.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

·          Masters of Education in School Psychology.

·          Registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Licensed School Psychologist. 

·          Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with teachers, parents, school administrators and community agencies.

·          Demonstrated skill in completing psycho-educational assessments.

·          Successful experience and demonstrated skill in curriculum modifications and appropriate teaching strategies for the inclusion of adolescents with special needs.

·          Successful experience and demonstrated skill in designing Individual Education Plans for students with a full range of special needs.

·          Successful experience and demonstrated skill in providing a variety of in-service workshops addressing issues in special education.

·          High level of experience and knowledge in assessment literacy.

·          Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of elementary and secondary school curriculum.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS, ATTRIBUTES and EXPERIENCE

·          Strong commitment to excellence in supporting students with disabilities and diverse abilities.

·          Demonstrated ability to design and implement a variety of assessment practices to measure and monitor student progress effectively.

·          Strategies to identify learning difficulties and implement effective intervention to maximize academic success.

·          Demonstrated successful experience supporting the success of all learners in an inclusive environment.

·          Strong organizational skills.

·          Excellent oral communications, written communication,  and group facilitation skills.

·          Superior work ethic and social emotional competencies, excellent reflective judgment, and commitment to building effective learning communities.

·          Comprehensive understanding of curriculum.

·          Confidence and proficiency in using instructional organizers, concepts, and strategies that actively engage all students in learning.

·          Ability to positively influence instruction, curriculum, assessment, and social-emotional learning practices in a collaborative environment.

·          Knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant computer technologies to teaching and learning.

·          Willingness to be involved in professional development, with an ongoing commitment to learn and implement new methodologies and strategies.

·          Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and school personnel.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

·          Certification by the BC Association of School Psychologists (BCASP).

·          Membership in the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.

·          A member of the North Vancouver Teachers’ Association and the BC Teachers’ Federation.