Job Title: School Psychologist/Psychological Associate

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, 35 hours per week, 10 months + 10 days per year, existing vacancy

Location: Education Centre (1994 Fisher Dr, Peterborough, ON)

Reports to: Senior Manager Professional Services

Salary: Pay Band 13-MV1 - Hourly rates between $53.53 to $59.48 per hour (Approximate Annual Salary Conversion: $97,424.60 - $108,253.60)

Start Date: Immediately

Closing Date: November 13, 2026, at 4:00PM

This is a unionized position within the CUPE Local 5555 bargaining unit and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Collective Agreement.

We offer eligible employees a comprehensive employee pension (OMERS) and benefit package upon start date.

Who We Are

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 35,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.

The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant Indigenous communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.

Today, the Kawartha Pine Ridge school district is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and throughout history.





All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the schools priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.

Main Responsibilities

The purpose of the School Psychologist/ Psychological Associate position is to provide psychological assessment, diagnostic and consultation services for students.

- Conducts comprehensive psychological assessments selecting and administering standardized and restricted-use tests, formulating diagnosis, identifying and making recommendations, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Schedules and organizes appointments and consultations for students, parents, teachers and support staff, establishing priorities, developing and implementing schedules, and making and responding to related telephone calls.
- Communicates diagnosis and results of assessments and consultations to all the stakeholders.
- Provides Clinical supervision of Psychoeducational clinicians, interns, and students.
- Compiles clinical records collecting, maintaining, and releasing tests, reports and other information obtained during assessments.
- Designs, implements and evaluates intervention programs for students to address learning, mental health and behaviour problems.
- Builds capacity of School Board staff in the areas of learning, mental health and behavior disorders.
- Works collaboratively with professional,



support and teaching staff, meeting to discuss relevant issues, to develop and, in some instances, implement solutions to identified concerns
- Assists with the review, revision and development of new procedures for carrying out the work of the Department researching best practices, developing and implementing new procedures, and standardizing report writing.
- Conducts in-service sessions and prepares written materials for Board personnel, school staffs, parents/guardians and the community on a variety of related topics.
- Provides support and leadership to system-level initiatives pertaining to educational, mental health and behavioural issues as required (e.g. Tragic Events Response, Suicide Awareness, Secure Schools, Early Intervention and Prevention, Achievement Testing, Gifted Screening, etc.)
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Mandatory Minimum Qualifications

- Masters degree in Psychology.
- 5 year’s direct related experience.
- Doctorate degree with 1 year’s experience preferred.
- Current registration as a psychologist or psychological associate in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario to work with children and adolescents in the area of school psychology, clinical psychology or neuropsychology.

Skills and Competencies

- Able to provide the controlled act of diagnoses in learning disorders and mental health disorders in children and adolescents under the Regulated Health Professions Act
- Ability to administer and interpret comprehensive psychological tests and write comprehensive psychological reports.
- Ability and authority to make and communicate an autonom

📌 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST/ PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE (Peterborough)
🏢 Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
📍 Peterborough