Psychologist Special Education and Student Services Department

Non Affiliated CAT III

*If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.*

The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is creating a pool of qualified candidates for anticipated temporary Psychologist vacancies. The possible work locations (schools) for these positions can be found in our school directory.

We anticipate this pool of interested candidates to be used to fill long and short term temporary Psychology positions in our Special Education department.

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Position Overview 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.

Job Description 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

Required Qualifications Doctoral degree in Psychology ( Candidates with a Master’s degree and a Certificate of Registration Authorizing Autonomous Practice as a Psychological Associate in Ontario may be considered at a pay rate compensatory to that position )

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

In Addition, The Following Will 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

Annual full time salary range: $104,103 - $130,480

How to Apply: Applicants are required to apply through the ApplytoEducation (ATE) platform and ensure a cover letter and resume are included in their ATE profile. Applications for this talent pool are accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as vacancies arise. If you do not currently have an ATE account, you will be prompted to create a free account to upload your resume and cover letter. You will not be required to submit a pastoral reference.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we anticipate vacancies in the near future.

Candidates will be screened and interviewed on an ongoing, as needed basis. Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Reference Policy: We value your privacy. References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.

If you are currently not an OCSB employee, at the completion of a successful interview, you will be required to provide an Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to teaching@ocsb.ca OR hrstaffing@ocsb.ca .

For assistance with ApplytoEducation, please contact ATE directly at info@applytoeducation.com or by phone at 1-877-900-5627.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at teaching@ocsb.ca OR hrstaffing@ocsb.ca prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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