Pyscho-educational Consultant

About Us
The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centered individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 36,000 students of all ages across our 48 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.

**Please note that the Board provides a responsibility allowance to Psycho-Educational Consultants of $10,000 annually (inclusive of professional designation/licensing fees and would be prorated, based on FTE and length of contract).**

**In addition, the Board agrees to pay an additional responsibility allowance of $13,000 annually for those that hold a Psychological Associate or Psychologist designation (this will also be prorated, based on FTE and length of contract).**

We encourage all applicants to view our for more information about our Board.

Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Psychology, the Psycho-Educational Consultant / Psychologist provides a comprehensive consultation service to Board Staff, students and parents, as well as professionals outside the Board. The Psycho-Educational Consultant / Psychologist conducts individual psycho-educational assessments of students whom are experiencing difficulty functioning within the school setting. The Psycho-Educational Consultant / Psychologist investigates possible learning and/or social-emotional disorders and formulates/generates suggestions for intervention strategies for pupils with special needs and must be available for after-hours consultation.

The incumbent shall perform duties of a Psycho-Educational Consultant / Psychologist as regulated by the College of Psychologists of Ontario and operates under the Standards of Professional Conduct as outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Psychology Act.

Qualifications / Experience
- Masters or Ph.D. degree in Psychology
- Minimum of two (2) years recent work experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
- Excellent writing skills, with experience writing and editing psychological assessment reports.
- Excellent interpretive skill and analysis; computer literacy.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Capacity to engage members of diverse communities and skilled in a variety of consultation techniques, protocols, and strategies.

This position is covered by the A.P.S.S.P Collective Agreement.
- an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) months

Equity and Inclusion

Special Considerations
Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Questions

If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Edea Santini) at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382.