Psychology Positions

(Psychologist, Psychological Associate, Psycho‑educational Consultant) Special Education and Student Services Department Non Affiliated Note for OCSB Employees: If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy. The OCSB is currently seeking 3 Psychology Positions. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our... Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives. The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas. The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land. Thank you for considering the OCSB as your next employer Positions We are excited to invite applications for various permanent and temporary full‑time positions within our organization. We currently are considering applications for the following positions within the Special Education Department. Reporting to the Psychology Lead of the Special Education and Student Services department, the psychology staff member provides consultative and direct psychological services to meet the needs of students, families and schools at both the elementary and secondary panels. Responsibilities Demonstrating a strong commitment to a tiered model of evidence‑based practices, the psychology staff member 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). They also assist in determining eligibility for exceptionality designations and specialized class placements. The psychology staff member works collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment, including collaborating with community agencies to ensure comprehensive support. Where appropriate, autonomously licensed psychologists provide supervision to unlicensed psychology staff and psychology residents in training and work in a manner which meets all ethical, professional and legislative requirements of the profession. Qualifications PsychologistDoctoral 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.The ideal candidate will have “school psychology” as a declared area of competency with the College of Psychologists of Ontario or be eligible to declare it. Psychological Associate / Psycho‑Educational ConsultantMinimum Master’s degree in Psychology.Experience administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological assessments with children and youth, conducting psycho‑educational assessments, report writing, and sharing of results.The ideal candidate will have “school psychology” as a declared area of competency with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and documentation of eligibility for registration as a Psychological Associate with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. All positions require:Training or coursework in child and adolescent development.Experience working with children and/or adolescents.Training or coursework with psychological and psycho‑educational 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.A valid driver’s licence and a vehicle. Assets 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 Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) etc. Proficiency in clinical supervision skills. Previous school board experience. Salary Psychologist: Annual full‑time salary range $104,103 – $130,400.Psychological Associate / Psycho‑Educational Consultant: $96,013 – $112,800. How to Apply Applicants are required to apply through the ApplytoEducation (ATE) platform and must include a cover letter and resume in the ATE profile. If you do not currently have an ATE account, you will be prompted to create a free account and upload your documents. Applications must be submitted by no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 30. No pastoral reference required. Interviews will be conducted with selected candidates only. Reference requests will only be made if you are selected to proceed in the hiring process. If you are not currently an OCSB employee, you must provide an original Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check dated within the last six months before employment can commence. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to hrstaffing@ocsb.ca . Assistance with ApplytoEducation can be sought at info@applytoeducation.com or by phone at 1-877-900‑56. AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process. For accessibility accommodations, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at hrstaffing@ocsb.ca prior to the posting closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr