Psychologist (Term)

Special Education and Student Services Department

Non Affiliated CAT III

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Psychology Lead of the Special Education and Student Services department, the Psychologist provides consultative and direct psychological services to meet the needs of students, families and schools at both the elementary and secondary panels. Demonstrating a strong commitment to a tiered model of evidence-based practices, the Psychologist promotes understanding of both exceptional and non-exceptional students. They act as a resource to school staff, supporting program accommodations, modifications, alternative programming and the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Additionally, they assist in determining eligibility for exceptionality designations and specialized class placements. The Psychologist works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment, including collaborating with community agencies to ensure comprehensive support. The Psychologist provides supervision to unlicensed Psychology staff and Psychology residents in training and works in a manner which meets all ethical, professional and legislative requirements of the profession.

Responsibilities and Duties: The Psychologist will:

• Supervise unlicensed Psychology staff completing licensing requirements for autonomous practice with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (ie. Psycho-educational Consultants, etc.) and Psychology residents and practicum students in training
• Diagnose complex neurodevelopmental, mood, anxiety, and disruptive behavior disorders.
• Develop and implement evidence-based interventions to support student learning, academic skill development, and system-wide initiatives
• Provide consultation and support to educators on student learning and achievement within a Response to Intervention (RTI) framework
• Conduct comprehensive psychological, psycho-educational and diagnostic assessments to evaluate students cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning and present assessment findings to school staff, students, caregivers, and parents
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, including school personnel and parents, prepare student applications for admissions to specialized community placements (e.g. ECPP)
• Support classroom and Resource teachers in the development of Individual Educational Plans (IEP)
• Design and deliver workshops, presentations, and in-service training on topics related to mental health, well-being, and academic achievement
• Provide individual counseling and psychotherapy to children and adolescents in schools
• Formulate a crisis response and intervention strategy to support students, parents, and the school community during times of tragedy or emergency
• Lead critical incident responses and participate in Violence Threat Risk Assessments (VTRA)
• Provide risk assessment for suicide and supportive interventions as per the Urgent Care Protocol
• Coordinate with community agencies to connect students and families with external services and mental health supports
• Comply with all board policies and privacy legislation in relation to student records and information sharing
• Maintain detailed, accurate records of psychological assessments and student interventions in compliance with the Standards of Professional Conduct established by the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Participate in meetings, committees, staff development and training as required
• Pursue ongoing professional development to stay current with advancements in the field and in accordance with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the Psychology Lead

Qualifications and Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology
• Certificate of Registration Authorizing Autonomous Practice as a Psychologist in Ontario or eligible for registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• School psychology as a declared area of competency with the College of Psychologists of Ontario or eligible to declare school psychology as a declared area of competency
• Training or coursework in child and adolescent development
• Experience working with children and/or adolescents
• Training or coursework with psychological and psychoeducational testing instruments
• Experience conducting psychological and diagnostic assessments for children and youth
• Training or coursework in therapeutic interventions for children and/or adolescents
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and capacity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with a wide range of educational, intellectual, and social-emotional standardized assessment tools
• Knowledge of current best practices and ethical standards in school psychology
• Proficient with technology required to do assessments, intervention, and documentation (e.g., Q-Interactive, Laserfiche)
• A valid driver’s license and a vehicle

The following would be considered an asset:

• Counselling or clinical psychology as a second declared area of competency with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
• Experience with screening measures for literacy and math screening tools (DIBELS, Acadience etc.)
• Certification in Violent Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA)
• Training and Experience in clinical interventions such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) etc.
• Proficiency in clinical supervision skills
• Previous school board experience

Salary: This is a full time (1.0 FTE) temporary assignment with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2025 and an anticipated end date of July 10, 2026, with the possibility of an extension at the end of the term. The annual full time salary range for this role is $101,564 - $127,298, which will be prorated to the FTE of the assignment as applicable.

How to Apply: Applicants are required to apply through the ApplytoEducation (ATE) platform and ensure a cover letter and resume are included in the ATE profile. Interested applicants must submit their application by no later than 5:00 pm on July 31, 2025. If you do not currently have an ATE account, you will be prompted to create a free account and upload your resume and cover letter. You will not be required to submit a pastoral reference.

Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If selected for an interview, you will receive an email including the interview date/time, google meet link and process details. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process

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