Description
BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY POSITION
1.0 FTE TEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGIST, PSYCHOLOGICAL Associate or PSYCHOMETRIST
GROW YOUR CAREER IN BLUEWATER
As one of the area’s largest employers, Bluewater District School Board has approximately 3,000 permanent and casual employees who serve 18,500 students and families across 8,673 square kilometres within Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
Come to Bluewater to experience the trails, sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated in providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits!
Summary of Position
The Psychologist, Psychological Associate or Psychometrist is responsible for the completion of psychological assessments, providing consultation to schools, and supporting capacity building in staff. The successful candidate will work as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team. The performance of the duties will ensure a quality service approach for the students and families in BWDSB.
The Psychologist, Psychological Associate or Psychometrist will support the vision, mission, and priorities of Bluewater District School Board, while contributing to a positive, supportive, and student-focused team environment.
Location: Bluewater District School Board Education Centre, Learning Services - Student Support
Commencing: September 5, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024
Status: Temporary full-time
Salary: $97,139 - $100,639.00 (Psychologist/Psychological Associate)
$86,002 - $89,502.00 (Psychometrist)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate and be responsible for the provision of psychological assessment and consultation services in assigned schools
Conduct psychological assessments using a variety of tools and techniques to provide information about students' psychological and educational needs
When applicable, diagnose disorders related to children's learning, social and emotional needs
Prepare comprehensive assessment reports and provide feedback that clearly and concisely summarize assessment findings, providing relevant and usable recommendations to support the student's success
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of child development and child psychopathology
Provide expertise to school personnel to interpret assessment reports completed by professionals external to the board
Collaborate with other Learning Services system and school-based staff regarding student exceptionalities, diagnoses and IEP and programming.
Consult with school personnel and parents regarding the needs of students who are experiencing difficulty in learning
Work effectively with other members of the psychology team and other disciplines within Learning Services
Advocate on behalf of students to support their academic success and well-being
Maintain clear, concise, and accurate clinical file documentation, protecting privacy and confidentiality, as per the standards and regulations established by regulatory college and adhering to the board's policies and procedures
Remain current on relevant research, best practices, legislation, and professional literature related to school psychology
Prepare and provide professional development sessions to promote capacity building for school and system staff
Practice within a strengths-based, anti-oppressive framework, inclusive of cross-cultural considerations that embraces the diversity of students.
Participate in collaborative planning meetings with BWDSB staff and community partners to facilitate appropriate referrals that will meet student identified needs
Act as a liaison with community service providers
Registered staff may be required to assume clinical supervision responsibilities for unregistered staff
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
Doctorate or Masters in Psychology (School, Counselling, Clinical) from an accredited university
Registered in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate (or the ability to become registered)
Unregistered staff would work under the supervision of registered member of the CPO
Assets:
A minimum of two years’ experience working with school-aged children, youth, and their families
Excellent Interpersonal skills that help to build strong relationships with students, educators, and community service partners
Knowledge of evidenced-based practices in school psychology with competency in School Psychology
Experience with diagnostic formulation and communication of psychological diagnoses according to accepted diagnostic criteria (e.g., LDAO/LDAC, DSM-V, etc.)
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
The ability to solve complex problems in collaboration with colleagues, supervisors, teaching staff, and administration
Interest and willingness to evolve skills to maintain alignment with current best practices in school psychology
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to independently organize time, effectively prioritize and manage competing demands and execute tasks to meet deadlines
Knowledgeable in Microsoft applications
Job Requirements:
Eligible to work in Canada
Valid Ontario Class Driver’s license, use of a vehicle and willingness to work all regions of Bluewater District School Board (Grey Bruce)
Clear vulnerable sector police check
Eligibility:
Permanent and temporary PSSP members may apply. External applicants may apply. Applications will be considered in the following sequence.
Permanent part-time PSSP members - same job classification
May apply to increase current FTE
May apply to all or part of posting
Most senior qualified applicant will be offered position without an interview
Permanent PSSP members - different job classification
Temporary PSSP members
External Applicants
Application Process:
All interested applicants are asked to submit application through the Apply to Education platform at www.bwdsb.simplication.com
We thank everyone for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.?
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Questions regarding this position can be directed to:
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Colleen Maguire, Learning Services Administrator
Bluewater District School Board Education Centre
351 1st Avenue North, Chelsey
226-908-5834
Colleen_Maguire@bwdsb.on.ca
Equity
Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.
Accommodation
Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplace and for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.
Wellness
Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.
