Inclusive Education - School Psychologist - 1.0 FTE - Continuing Contract

at  School District 57 Prince George

School District No. 57 is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
School Psychologist (1.0 FTE Continuing)
School District No. 57 serves approximately 13,000 students in 39 schools in an area that extends from Mackenzie in the north, through Prince George, west to Cluculz Lake, South to Hixon and east to McBride and Valemount to the Alberta border. The district employs approximately 2,000, making if one of the largest employers outside of the lower mainland.

DESCRIPTION:

The School Psychologist functions as part of a multidisciplinary team whose major role is to enhance the educational and social functioning of all students in the school district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum requirement of a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology including a successful practicum placement.
Eligible for registration with BC College of Psychologists or eligible for certification with BC Association of School Psychologists

Conducts psychological assessments of students who exhibit educational and social difficulties for the purpose of developing intervention strategies and special program placement.
Consults with school and district staff in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of intervention measures.
Provides written reports on all formal casework.
Consults with teachers, principals, and administrators in the development of policy and programs at the school and district level.
Provides formal in-service sessions for teachers, parents and other professionals for the purpose of developing and upgrading their knowledge and skills.
Conducts and disseminates research relevant to the needs of students in the school district.
Determines the need for making referrals to other school district professionals and outside agencies.