The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.

Why Abbotsford?
Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.

Learn more about the Abbotsford community: https://tourismabbotsford.ca/ - www.thefraservalley.ca

Why the Abbotsford School District?
Every day, in every classroom and office throughout the Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 21 ,000 students. We believe that teachers continue to be drawn to the collaborative and supportive work environment that we provide. We have extensive professional development supports for new teachers, ranging from mentorship programs to leadership programs, and numerous career-pathing opportunities.

Working in public education is both challenging and rewarding, but at the Abbotsford School District we truly believe that every one of our employees has the opportunity to help children learn, grow and succeed.

Job Summary & Responsibilities
The School Psychologist position includes opportunities to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment in the context of the Learning Support Services Department and with school personnel. The successful candidate will also:





Provide ongoing collaborative consultation and planning for students and classrooms through school-based team meetings and care team meetings

Provide individualized psychoeducational assessments (based on student need) for students referred through the school-based team.

Provide professional learning opportunities for educators and support staff

Assist with the Ministry of Education processes for designation and adjudication

Note: Should no qualified candidates be available, the District will review applications for paid, supervised internships that would meet the 1,800-hour internship requirement.

Education & Experience

Master’s Degree in School Psychology, Educational Psychology or equivalent

Possess or eligible for membership in the BC Association of School Psychologists and/or the College of Psychologists BC

Training and supervision in the assessment of Learning Disabilities

Teaching certification with B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch is considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated understanding of B.C. Ministry of Education designation categories and guidelines

Demonstrated knowledge of elementary, middle, and secondary context preferred





Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to complete multiple assessment reports by pre-determined deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work with school-based and integrated teams in a consulting role

Skilled in written and oral interpersonal communications

Knowledge of Competency Based IEPs is an asset

Teaching Competencies
All teachers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner.

Organization & Planning: Ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment

Classroom Management: Create and maintain an optimal learning workplace for each student while managing student behavior and classroom dynamics.

Facilitation & Engagement: Ability to capture and maintain students’ interest, effort, participation and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning

Assessment & Coaching: Utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies.

Collaboration & Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives

Caring & Inclusiveness: Create and maintain an environment that is caring, inclusive and supportive of all students

Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility in the ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances

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📌 School Psychologist (British Columbia)
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