Description
PSYCHOLOGIST
OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE
1.0
FTE - Permanent
The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking
qualified applicants for the position of Psychologist or Psychological
Associate. Reporting to the Senior Psychologist, the successful candidate will
be responsible for the provision of a wide variety of
psychological services in schools in a timely and responsive manner.
Qualifications:
·
For Psychologist - Doctorate Degree in Psychology, for
Psychological Associate - Masters degree in Psychology;
·
Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
in the area of School Psychology.
·
The SCDSB will consider Doctoral Level Graduates who are
eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists in the area of
School Psychology and are working towards certification. Movement on the salary
grid may be limited while working towards certification (**).
·
Registration with the College of Psychologists position is
required for the Psychological Associate position.
Pertinent Skills and Experience:
·
Three (3) (for Psychological Associate) to (5) (for
Psychologist) years related experience in a school board setting preferred
although experience in children’s mental health may be considered;
·
May provide clinical supervision to non-registered team
members, and carries own caseload;
·
Provides psychoeducational (diagnostic) assessment
services;
·
Provides education plan development and implementation and
behavioural consultations; Experience in
conducting risk assessments would be an asset;
·
Experience in a trans-disciplinary team model (i.e.
Psychologists, Social Workers, Teachers, Principals, Attendance Counsellors,
Speech and Language Pathologists) preferred or willingness to engage in this
model;
·
Provides Special Equipment Allocation (SEA) Claim review
consultation and targeted assessment services;
·
As an expert resource for Board staff and central special
education staff, school staff and administration, provides information, guidance,
and expertise to ensure informed decision making regarding the health and safety
of students and quality of psychological services;
·
In-depth knowledge of legislation, codes, and regulations
as they pertain to delivery of psychological services, diagnosis and individual
education plans, privacy, and confidentiality;
·
Maintains a full range of case files, records and
individual plans related to crisis response, conflict resolution, behavioural
and emotional counselling, and intervention programs;
·
Opportunities to participate in program development and
mental health strategy;
·
Strong oral and written communication skills;
·
Strong computer skills including experience with data
management systems, MS Office Applications - Word and Excel;
·
Reliable transportation required;
·
The nature of this position will require the successful
candidate to service large geographical areas; mileage reimbursement at the
Board approved rate.
·
Effective September 1, 2018, the SCDSB will consider
candidates for part-time positions. Candidates must work a minimum of 0.5
full-time equivalency (FTE).
This position works the school year - ten (10) months and
ten (10) days. The salary range for a Psychologist position is $81,444 - $101,805
per year (**) and the salary range for a Psychological Associate position is $75,980
- $94,976 per year. This position has a stipend of $5,152 per year. The annual salary and stipend will be pro-rated to FTE. Effective
September 1, 2021, this position has an additional allowance of up to $10,000 per
year which is based on completion of psychological assessments. The additional
allowance is payable in July of each year. This is a unionized position and
union dues are applicable.
Participation
in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,
even if
currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.
Qualified
applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education
(ATE) web-site at www.applytoeducation.com.
Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and
qualifications; documentation confirming certifications; and written permission
to contact two professional references. Cover
letters may be addressed to Chris Samis, Superintendent of Student Achievement
(K-6) and Special Education.
To
view the posting on the ATE web-site, select “Search Jobs”, select “Support
Applicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with the Simcoe
County District School Board. To apply for the posting:
1. Sign
into your ApplyToEducation Support (ECE,EA/TA, Clerical, Custodian, etc. or
Management and Professionals) applicant account;
2. Select
Search Jobs from the Job Postings section;
3. Enter
the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field;
4. Click
the [SEARCH] button at the bottom of the page;
5. Select
the position of interest and click the [APPLY] button on the job description
page.
** All fees
for the application process are covered by the Simcoe County District School
Board.**
Application
packages will no longer be accepted in hard copy, by e-mail or by fax. Should applicants require assistance in
registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may be contacted at 1-416-932-8866 or
1-877-900-5627.
The
Simcoe County District School Board is committed to equitable hiring practices
that provide equal opportunities for all applicants to be successful. We are
committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In
support of our Strategic Priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse
identities, lived experiences and perspectives to assist the Board in reflecting
the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure that
our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by
the prohibited grounds under the Code.
New
hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable
Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory
to the Board prior to beginning employment. Applicants
are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including
their current and most recent supervisor. All
applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those
who have been short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
October
1, 2021 Posting #: AP-10 ATE Reference #: 3119639
