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Psychologists, Psychological Associates, & Psycho-educational Consultants

Psychologists, Psychological Associates, & Psycho-educational Consultants

Toronto District School BoardToronto, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$76,492.00–CA$119,442.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

Requisition number : UTA00001

Job Category : Support Staff

Posting Start Date : Jan 9, 2025

Posting End Date : Mar 31, 2025

Location : All TDSB Locations

Geographic Location : Toronto

Panel Type : Not Applicable

Working at the TDSB

Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all diversestudents and helping them to achieve success.

The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer a dynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff.

Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring and employment practices. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.

Job Description

Professional Support Services

Psychological Services – LC1-4

These positions will begin as soon as possible.

Temporary positions will end no later than July 4, 202 5.

Psychologist (Ph.D., Registered) – Category  A1 : $83,815.00 – $119,442.00 per annum  (eff. Sept 1, 2024)

Psychological Associate (Registered) – Category A2 : $81,546.00 – $117,174.00 per annum (eff. Sept 1, 2024)

Psycho-Educational Consultants – Category B : $76,492.00 – $109,089.00  per annum (eff. Sept 1, 2024)

OSSTF – PSSP+, Unit A)

Work Year :   194 + 3 days

Overall Purpose

The Toronto District School Board invites applications for the permanent and temporary positions of Psychologist, Psychological Associate, and Psycho-educational Consultant, within Psychological Services at the TDSB.

Reporting to the Manager of Psychological Services at one of the TDSB Regional Offices, the Psychologist, Psychological Associate or Psycho-educational Consultant is required to provide consultative and program resource support for school personnel, and comprehensive psychological assessments with effective program interventions for referred students within Psychological Services of the TDSB.

Positions are temporary because the incumbent(s) are temporarily absent and are expected to return. The temporary Contract may be ended prior to its intended conclusion date for cause, with no notice, or for operational reasons subject to the provisions of Article C.1.4.1.

Summary of Duties

Conduct pre-referral consultations with School Support Teams, school administrators, teachers, guidance staff, Professional Support Services staff, outside agencies and professionals to meet the needs of individual students;

  • Provide pre-referral program resource support for School Support Teams and teachers to meet the needs of individual students;
  • Make recommendations regarding strategies, support and program modifications in consultation with school administrators, teachers and guidance staff;
  • Perform psychological assessment and make recommendations based on diagnosis on appropriate programs, learning and social outcomes for students;
  • Prepare comprehensive psychological assessment reports on students;
  • Conduct interviews with parents to gain informed consent and collect background information;
  • Provide feedback on assessment results and recommendations, facilitate collaborations among home, school and other support services within and outside of the TDSB;
  • Provide short-term counselling;
  • Respond to tragic events and allegations of child abuse;
  • Provide professional supervision to staff not authorized to diagnose autonomously, as requested;
  • Participate as member and / or provide support to Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC);
  • Participate in the identification and placement of exceptional students in accordance with regulations under the Education Act;
  • Collect and analyze data (e.g., test, assessment, research etc.), maintain confidential files and records in accordance with professional standards;
  • Develop, implement and provide effective professional learning programs;
  • Provide support to special programs as required;
  • Comply with the direction and supervision of the Chief of Psychological Services;
  • Perform duties as assigned by the Manager of Psychological Services.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate or Master’s degree in Psychology;
  • Registration or eligibility for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Preference will be given to candidates who are registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario having both the authority to perform the controlled act of diagnosis autonomously and school psychology as a declared area of competency with the College;
  • Experience in practice of school psychology including knowledge of educational planning and curriculum planning;
  • Experience with methods and procedures for risk assessment;
  • Knowledge and experience in assessment of social, emotional, academic, and intellectual aspects of students;
  • Knowledge of related legislations, codes, regulations, policies and procedures as they pertain Psychological Services;
  • Knowledge and experience in providing consultation with teachers, administrators and students’ parents on the intellectual, academic, social and emotional development of the students;
  • Knowledge and experience in psychological assessment of social, emotional, academic, intellectual and information processing skills of students;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to work co-operatively with students, school personnel, parents and members of interdisciplinary teams within a number of school settings;
  • Proficient computer skills;
  • Commitment to and demonstrated skills in teamwork and teambuilding in an environment that promotes equitable practices and values diversity.
  • Special Requirements

  • Provision of own vehicle for Board Business; requires valid Ontario driver’s licence
  • Requires regular travel
  • Travel :   This position requires travel to various schools and use of car is required for which employees shall receive a monthly travel allowance in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

    Additional Information

    Shift :  Regular Day

    Hours of Work :   Full-time : 7.0 hours / day;  Half-time : 3.5 hours / day

    Work Year – 194 plus 3 days

    Location :   These positions will be located within Professional Support Services at :

    1 Civic Centre Court (LC1 / 4), and 140 Borough Drive (LC2 / 3).