24pssp35 - Psychologist Psychological Consultant

**CAREER OPPORTUNITY: PSYCHOLOGIST/PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTANT**

**ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)**

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

The UGDSB is committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team for a **temporary part-time** opportunity in the capacity of **Psychologist/Psychological Consultant**. This is a 10-month position (yearly from Sept. - June following the school year calendar) to commence as soon as possible with an anticipated end date of February 11, 2025 with possibility of extension.

The Psychologist/Psychological Consultant will be reporting to the **Manager of Psychological Services and Behaviour Analysts.**

**Location**:
Orangeville and Dufferin area schools

**Hours/FTE**:
0.4 FTE (14 hours per week)

**Salary Range**:
**Standard Grid - Psychologists or Psychological Associates**:
base salary: $76,784 - $97,012 based on a 1.0 FTE full-time annual salary, wage rate effective September 1, 2024), plus applicable vacation pay, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act

*Labour market adjustment of 14% to be applied to base salary; **salary range inclusive of market adjustment is $87,534 - $110,594 per annum **(based on a 1.0 FTE full-time annual salary, wage rate effective September 1, 2024), plus applicable vacation pay, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act

*labour market adjustment may fluctuate based on local market

**Qualified Ph.D. Grid - Psychologists or Psychological Associates with a Doctoral Degree**:
base salary: $80,550 - $ 100,868 based on a 1.0 FTE full-time annual salary, wage rate effective September 1, 2024), plus applicable vacation pay, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act

*Labour market adjustment of 21% to be applied to base salary; **salary range inclusive of market adjustment is $97,465 -$122,051 per annum **(based on a 1.0 FTE full-time annual salary, wage rate effective September 1, 2024), plus applicable vacation pay, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act

*labour market adjustment may fluctuate based on local market

**Board Information**:
10 months; **temporary**, **part-time**; Professional Student Services Personnel

**Responsibilities**
- Provide comprehensive psychological assessments for elementary and secondary students, urgent need response, crisis response, violence threat response to schools, behavioural and mental health consultation, programming, community liaison and school team participation.
- The successful applicant will work collaboratively with children, the school team, families, special education support services and community agencies.

**Experience and Qualifications**
- A thorough knowledge of assessment, diagnosis and intervention planning for learning disabilities, developmental disorders, behavioural problems, and relevant children’s mental health issues is vital
- Experience working for a school board or in children’s mental health is a definite asset

**APPLICATION DETAILS**

**INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING**

Employment Equity
- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
- Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

At UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting, creating complex and unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential. Please visit Safe, Equitable and Inclusive Schools to find out more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the UGDSB.

Accommodation & Accessibility

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $87,534.00-$122,051.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-30