Ext Temporary Part- Time Psychologist, Psychological Associate or Psychometrist

**EXTERNAL POSTING**

**BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD**

**INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY POSITION**

**One (1) 0.4 FTE Temporary Part
- Time Psychologist, Psychological Associate or Psychometrist**

The Psychologist, Psychological Associate or Psychometrist will support the vision, mission, and priorities of Bluewater District School Board, while contributing to a positive, supportive, and student-focused team environment.

**Location**: Bluewater District School Board Education Centre, Learning Services - Student Support

**Commencing**: September 1, 2025 to June 26, 2026

**Status**: Temporary

**Salary**: $ 106,851.00- $110,351.00 (Psychologist/Psychological Associate)

$ 95,242.00- $ 98,742.00 (Psychometrist)

**Hours**:Two days or fourteen hours per week. Typically, PSSP members work 8:30am - 4:00pm, but a flexible work schedule may be necessary to accommodate meetings.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
- Coordinate and be responsible for the provision of psychological assessment and consultation services in assigned schools
- Conduct psychological assessments using a variety of tools and techniques to provide information about students' psychological and educational needs
- When applicable, diagnose disorders related to children's learning, social and emotional needs
- Prepare comprehensive assessment reports and provide feedback that clearly and concisely summarize assessment findings, providing relevant and usable recommendations to support the student's success
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of child development and child psychopathology
- Provide expertise to school personnel to interpret assessment reports completed by professionals external to the board
- Collaborate with other Learning Services system and school-based staff regarding student exceptionalities, diagnoses and IEP and programming.
- Consult with school personnel and parents regarding the needs of students who are experiencing difficulty in learning
- Work effectively with other members of the psychology team and other disciplines within Learning Services
- Advocate on behalf of students to support their academic success and well-being
- Maintain clear, concise, and accurate clinical file documentation, protecting privacy and confidentiality, as per the standards and regulations established by regulatory college and adhering to the board's policies and procedures
- Remain current on relevant research, best practices, legislation, and professional literature related to school psychology
- Prepare and provide professional development sessions to promote capacity building for school and system staff
- Practice within a strengths-based, anti-oppressive framework, inclusive of cross-cultural considerations that embraces the diversity of students.
- Participate in collaborative planning meetings with BWDSB staff and community partners to facilitate appropriate referrals that will meet student identified needs
- Act as a liaison with community service providers
- Registered staff may be required to assume clinical supervision responsibilities for unregistered staff
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications and Experience**:
- Doctorate or Masters in Psychology (School, Counselling, Clinical) from an accredited university
- Registered in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate (or the ability to become registered)
- Unregistered staff would work under the supervision of registered member of the CPO

**Assets**:
- A minimum of two years’ experience working with school-aged children, youth, and their families
- Excellent Interpersonal skills that help to build strong relationships with students, educators, and community service partners
- Knowledge of evidenced-based practices in school psychology with competency in School Psychology
- Experience with diagnostic formulation and communication of psychological diagnoses according to accepted diagnostic criteria (e.g., LDAO/LDAC, DSM-V, etc.)
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- The ability to solve complex problems in collaboration with colleagues, supervisors, teaching staff, and administration
- Interest and willingness to evolve skills to maintain alignment with current best practices in school psychology
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to independently organize time, effectively prioritize and manage competing demands and execute tasks to meet deadlines

**Job Requirements**:
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Valid Ontario Class Driver’s license, use of a vehicle and willingness to work all regions of Bluewater District School Board (Grey Bruce)
- Clear vulnerable sector police check

**Eligibility**:
Permanent and temporary PSSP members may apply. External applicants may apply.

**Application Process**:
We thank everyone for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Questions regarding this position can be direct