Temporary Psychoeducational Consultant

Location: Education Centre

Salary: $88,014 - $93,592

Hours: 21 hours per week

Duration: Immediately to April 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,400 students each day at 38 in-person schools (31 elementary, two K-12; four 7-12, one secondary). Supporting student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,750 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning.

The district covers a geographic area of 7,220 square kilometres bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west.

The region connects the outdoors with small cities, quaint villages and rolling rural landscapes. Here you will discover decades of tradition, mixed with new and emerging technology, creativity and innovation. Surround yourself with 1,200 km of shoreline in vibrant cities and towns accessible by highway and rail (1.5 hours to Toronto, 2 hours to Ottawa). Explore wilderness trails and sandy beaches, experience world-class fishing, enjoy exquisite culinary experiences and dozens of wineries. Perfect your golf swing at 23 golf courses or take in Canadian arts and heritage attractions. Create your own story and picture yourself here!

We acknowledge and honour the land on which we reside and occupy as part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people. These Indigenous Nations, agreed to mutual sharing obligations and responsibilities as stewards of the land and water. Today these responsibilities and obligations extend to all Peoples. These lands are steeped in rich Indigenous history, traditions and modern cultures that are proud and vibrant.

Job Overview: Complete comprehensive, individual psychological assessments including but not limited to: administer and score psychometric testing materials, interview with students, interpretation of testing data, case formulation, write reports and present the assessment findings and recommendations to school personnel and parents/guardians. All duties are performed under the clinical supervision of the Board Lead Psychologist. Ongoing consultation to Student Services, school personnel, and parents/guardians is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive, individual psychological assessments.

• Provides a comprehensive written report of assessment findings and describes the student’s profile. Programming recommendations are provided, which are incorporated into the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) as well as direction regarding the student’s eligibility for Ministry of Education exceptionalities through the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC).

• Provides an explanation of assessment findings to school personnel, parents/guardians, and possibly external agency support/advocates in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of a student’s profile.

• Provides in-service and resource support to Student Services, system level staff, and school personnel.

Qualifications:

• Minimum post-secondary education completion of a Master in Psychology, or equivalent area of study.
• Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience, preferably in a community or educational setting.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with quality service focus.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting and demonstrated experience with intervention strategies appropriate for children and youth.
• Evidence of strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Background check.

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people in Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

• First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples

• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin

• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical or mental) disabilities

• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Ac t (AODA). Should you require an accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A and is used to determine eligibility for employment. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 521/01 Collection of Personal Information, criminal record checks and vulnerable sector screening will be required of all HPEDSB employees who have direct and regular contact with students.