Remote Educational Psychologist

The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. 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.
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. 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,
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.
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Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the qualifications listed below in each of your positions. 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.
The ideal candidate will possess and be assessed on these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with educators, parents, community members, First Nation communities and other stakeholders.
Communicating clinical information in an accessible language
Comfortable in rural and remote settings
Good oral and writing communication skills.
This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:
Security Clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to starting work;
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!
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