School Psychologist

**School Psychologist (225) - NMES, PWES, KCA, EMS**:
Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

School Psychologist (225) - NMES, PWES, KCA, EMS

In the AVRCE, please note that we provide service to all schools

0.60 FTE

Term

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

Closing Date: Midnight, June 24th, 2025

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**:

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

**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