SCHOOL****PSYCHOLOGIST

The Pacific Rim School District, 70, covers much of Central Vancouver Island’s rugged, picturesque West Coast and serves a regional population of approximately 31,000 residing in the communities of Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Bamfield and other remote communities. The district is home to 4300 students, 36% of whom are of Indigenous Ancestry, in two neighborhood secondary schools, eight elementary schools, and one K-12 school. The district is committed to all student successes and has strong connections to early learning and community wellness and mental health support, as well as the region’s two major post-secondary institutions. We invite applications for the position of: School Psychologist from dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators.

Qualifications:__

• A Masters degree in school/educational psychology or a related field with a focus on school psychology and Bachelor of Education.
• Registration in the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC), with special training in school psychology.
• Coursework, training, and ability to administer and interpret be qualified to administer and interpret up to and including Level C educational, psychological, and behavioural assessments.
• Experience working in the education system, with knowledge of current instruction strategies, interventions, training in psychometric theory and principles.
• Experience developing effective recommendations to assist teachers and parents in working with students who experience challenges in the school setting.

Duties:__

• establishing liaison and transitions with preschool and post-secondary services in the community which provide programs for students with special needs.
• providing advice to assist in program planning for students including Individual Education Plans, Individual Behaviour Plans, recommended personnel and resources.
• assisting in accessing community support and services for students.
• providing knowledge of district wide programs and Inclusion resources
• overseeing programming and placement in specialized programs in the district
• providing in-service for all staff and administration on issues related to inclusion.
• providing assessment, diagnostic and interpretive services
• providing professional input regarding identification and placement of students with diverse needs
• promoting system wide changes that enhance the achievement of all students.
• identifying students for funding
• promoting early intervention and proactive teaching practices
• coaching teachers on exemplary instructional practices
• promoting collaborative team approach to increase more active teaching and learning competencies.
• Working as a part of a district team to deliver supports to staff groups in schools

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Posted On

April 30, 2026 12:05 PM PST/PDT

Closing Date & Time

June 04, 2026 08:30 PM PST/PDT

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Port Alberni

School/Location

Multiple locations

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Salary

$59,737.00 - $110,032.00

FTE

1.00

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
• Certificates & Diplomas
• Teaching Evaluations
• Reference Letter(s)
• Transcripts

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