Permanent Psychologist - MelfortApplications will be accepted for a Permanent Full-Time Psychologist (7.5 hours/day - 10 months) at our Student Support Services office located in Melfort with duties to commence at the beginning of the 2025 - 2026 school year, August 27 or as soon as mutually agreed upon.Application deadline - Until a suitable candidate pool can be established.Purpose of PositionThe Psychologist is a specialist in providing diagnostic and programming services for children with exceptional learning, emotional and behavioural needs.DutiesParticipate as an active member of the Student Support Services team in carrying out the NESD vision and missionRespond to student needs as outlined in the NESD Response to Instruction (RtI) service delivery modelProvide informal consultation when appropriate to classroom teachers during Cycle 1 in the RtI processIdentify and assess the learning and development characteristics and needs of students, as well as the environmental factors that affect learning and achievement.Determine the assessment procedure which will provide the appropriate diagnosis of exceptional needs.Use assessment data about the student and his/her environment in developing appropriate interventions and programs in a timely manner.Communicate with parents, administrators, Diversity Education Teachers and teachers in post-assessment conferences regarding assessments and recommendations for programmingReport assessment findings in a written format which includes the reason for referral, background information, instruments used, interpretation of results, summary, and recommendations.



The results are to be interpreted in a narrative format using language that can be understood by parents and teachers.Provide referrals and recommendations to outside agencies and Student Support Services team as neededProvide workshops and in-service in areas of expertise to teachers and educational associates when requested.Provide strategies and recommendations for home and/or school programmingConsult with required personnel and/or parents to provide appropriate follow up for studentsParticipate in IIP and school based team meetings as requiredSubmit reports to the Coordinator of Learning responsible for Student Support Services as requiredComply with ethical standards of professional practice in the delivery of educational psychology services, observing relevant laws and policies that govern practiceMaintain professional competency through on-going skilled developmentBe knowledgeable and supportive of applicable Division Operational Policies & proceduresBe willing to engage in life‐long learning with respect to training and professional developmentConduct oneself in a manner appropriate to a professional learning environmentDeal tactfully with staff, students,



parents and the publicPerform additional duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Learning responsible for Student Support ServicesKnowledge, Skill and AbilitiesAbility to maintain strict confidentialityAbility to prioritize multiple demands and effectively manage timeAbility to work as a team playerAbility to establish a strong rapport with students, families and school personnelAbility to manage high stress situationsCommunication skills that includes content development skills, strong presentation, oratory and verbal skillsAbility to write reports requiring meaningful interpretations of data, accuracy, readability and editorial correctnessAbility to meaningfully interpret and respond to dataEffective communication and presentation skillsAbility to handle physically/emotionally demanding childrenExcellent interpersonal skillsA positive attitude and work ethicEffective organizational and record keeping skillsQualificationsMasters degree in Psychology or Educational Psychology from a recognized post-secondary institution.Registered and a member in good standing with the Saskatchewan College of PsychologistsOne (1) year experience as a Registered Psychologist or Educational PsychologistExperience working in the education sector within a collaborative-consultative model would be an assetProficiency in the operation of computers, word processing applications and additional software comparable to those currently used in the school division.Possess a current and valid Driver's LicensePostings current as of 2/20/2026 4:43:18 PM CST.

📌 Permanent Psychologist - Melfort
🏢 North East School Division
📍 Melfort