School Psychologist (225) - WKDHS, PRMS, KDS, SMES

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for EducationBerwick, Nova Scotia, Canada

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

School Psychologist (225) - WKDHS, PRMS, KDS, SMES

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

School Psychologist (225) - WKDHS, PRMS, KDS, SMES

1.00 FTE

Vacant

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scota Teachers' Provincial Agreement

Closing Date : Midnight, September 30th, 2024

Reporting to the Coordinator of Student Services, the School Psychologist will provide psycho educational and diagnostic services for students in the AVRCE. The School Psychologist will be a member of a team working together to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive program plans for these students. The School Psychologist will provide specific services in such areas as :

Psycho-educational, social, emotional and behavioral assessments;
Facilitate transition plans for students;
Support the inclusion of students with challenging academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs for grades P-12;
Facilitate professional development for AVRCE staff;
Support staff to address children and youth with chronic school refusal;
Participate in a multidisciplinary team on variety of projects relevant to student(s) mental health, including liaison with outside agencies and professionals;
Support program planning for students with academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs including adaptations and individual program planning (IPP) procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

Masters in School Psychology;

A valid Nova Scotia driver’s license;

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

REQUIREMENTS :

Participate on school teams : Student Planning Teams and Teaching Support Teams, and will contribute in a variety of ways including the provision of assessment information, direct demonstration of recommendations with the student, collaboration with teachers on in-class, evidence-based Tier 1 strategies, consultation with families and teachers and the provision of professional development for school / regional staff;

to assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of complex behaviour plans for individuals and groups of students;

A thorough knowledge and application of Inclusion and MTSS structures, and provide support to teachers and students at all 3 tiers using evidence-based practices;

Familiarity with, and / or experience working in multi-disciplinary programs for children and youth with behavioral and mental health needs;

Computer literacy required with demonstrated skills in the application of assistive technology;

Excellent team building, communication and interpersonal skills / abilities;

Well-developed decision-making and creative problem-solving abilities;

Knowledge and / or experience in the development of individual program plans for students with challenging academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs;

Familiarity with EECD documents – Inclusive Education Policy, Special Education Policy, Transition Planning in Nova Scotia, Code of Conduct, Teacher Assistant Guidelines.