Description
Qualicum School District is centrally situated on east Vancouver Island and covers the area of Nanoose Bay to Bowser and spans from Errington across the Strait of Georgia to Lasqueti Island. We serve a student population of approximately 4700 students. Qualicum School District consists of eight elementary schools (Grades K-7), two secondary schools (Grade 8-12), an alternate school (PASS/Woodwinds) and a Distributed Learning program to support home-learning families called the Collaborative Education Alternative Program (CEAP). False Bay School on Lasqueti Island is entirely off-grid with an immense solar project recently completed. Qualicum School District also embraces many community organizations through various school programs. The area’s natural beauty, never-ending beaches, mild climate and small-town charm make it a popular tourist destination and a great opportunity to have a career in paradise.
Expressions of Interest
We are seeking expressions of interest for an upcoming vacancy. Details about this opportunity are noted below.
Assignment: School Psychologist
The assignment may change due to the itinerant nature of the position, or to meet the needs of the school’s educational program, grade organization, and/or enrolment.
1.00 FTE CONTINUING
Commencing September 1, 2024.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Use valid psycho-educational, formal and informal, assessment methods for assessing referred students;
Demonstrate knowledge of current, effective assessment measures;
Facilitate the use of a variety of assessment data for student program planning;
Collaborate with school staff regarding developmentally appropriate strategies, assessments, and interventions for students;
Interpret data for the appropriate identification, placement, or referral for medical professional assessment/interventions;
Serve as a resource for families and school teams to assist in meeting the needs of students;
Work with community agencies in providing assessment data and recommendations for student identification and transition planning.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
A Master’s degree in school/educational psychology or a related field with a focus on school psychology;
Registration by May 1, 2024 in the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC), with special training in school psychology;
Coursework, training and ability to administer and interpret individual intelligence and curriculum-based tests;
Experience working in the education system, with knowledge of instruction and assessment;
Experience developing effective recommendations to assist teachers and parents in working with students who experience challenges in the school setting.
Salary Grid Link:
https://www.bctf.ca/docs/default-source/services-guidance/salary-grids/2023/69-Salary-Grid-2023.pdf
Make a Future / Qualicum School District
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For further information please contact Denise Kinney, Human Resources Assistant at 250 954 3069 or dkinney@sd69.bc.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
