23 Oct
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York Region District School Board
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British Columbia
23 Oct
York Region District School Board
British Columbia
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. · Solid 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.
📌 School Psychologist - Temporary Full Time (British Columbia)
🏢 York Region District School Board
📍 British Columbia