School Psychologist

**School Psychologist (195)**:
Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

School Psychologist (195)

100% effective March 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023

0.41 FTE

Term

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scota Teachers' Provincial Agreement

Closing Date: Midnight, February 22, 2023

Reporting to the Coordinator of Student Services, the School Psychologist will provide psycho educational and diagnostic services for students in the AVRCE. The School Psychologist will be a member of a team working together to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive program plans for these students. The School Psychologist will provide specific services in such areas as:

- Psycho-educational, social, emotional and behavioral assessments;
- Facilitate transition plans for students;
- Support the inclusion of students with challenging academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs for grades P-12;
- Facilitate professional development for AVRCE staff;
- Support staff to address children and youth with chronic school refusal;
- Participate in a multidisciplinary team on variety of projects relevant to student(s) mental health, including liaison with outside agencies and professionals;
- Support program planning for students with academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs including adaptations and individual program planning (IPP) procedures.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- A PhD in Psychology is preferred;
- Masters in School Psychology;
- A valid Nova Scotia driver’s license;
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Willingness to pursue additional training as required which may include Risk Assessments of students with violent behaviours;
- Participate on school teams: _Student Planning Teams_ and _Teaching Support Teams,_ and will contribute in a variety of ways including the provision of assessment information, direct demonstration of recommendations with the student, collaboration with teachers on in-class, evidence-based Tier 1 strategies, consultation with families and teachers and the provision of professional development for school/regional staff;
- to assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of complex behaviour plans for individuals and groups of students;
- Familiarity with, and/or experience working in multi-disciplinary programs for children and youth with behavioral and mental health needs;
- Excellent team building, communication and interpersonal skills/abilities;
- Well-developed decision-making and creative problem-solving abilities;
- Knowledge and/or experience in the development of individual program plans for students with challenging academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs;
- Familiarity with EECD documents - Inclusive Education Policy, Special Education Policy, Transition Planning in Nova Scotia, Code of Conduct, Teacher Assistant Guidelines.

**Applicant Responsibilities