School Psychologist – Term – Regroupement Sud

Application Deadline (YYYY/MM/DD): 2024-06-03 at 23:59 To Apply
Effective Date: 2024-08-01 End Date (if applicable): 2025-07-31

Job Summary:

The school psychologist reports to the regional directorate. The role of the school psychologist is to offer consultation, evaluation, intervention, and prevention services to students, promoting the implementation of conditions conducive to their learning and adaptation. The psychologist promotes the cognitive and socio-emotional development essential to the development of students, helping those identified by specialists in their academic development.

Qualifications:

1. Hold a minimum of a master’s degree in psychology;
2. Be registered with the College of Psychologists of Nova Scotia;
3. Fluency in French, both oral and written, and a good knowledge of English;
4. Have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle to perform their duties;
5. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills;
6. Demonstrate diplomacy and discretion with staff and the general public in handling information and records;
7. Have a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of education and health professionals;
2. Administer and interpret the results of psycho-educational assessments;
3. Use various means to identify the student’s strengths and needs;
4. Promote prevention practices and strategies in the school environment;
5. Develop plans for behaviour management;
6. Perform functional behavioral analyses;
7. Participate in developing adapted intervention and behaviour management plans;
8. Identify solutions conducive to improving conditions for student success;
9. Regularly evaluate the progress made and the effectiveness of the strategies used;
10. Conduct training workshops for staff;
11. Support the implementation of the inclusion policy.

Salary:

The salary is determined based on the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union collective agreement, with a 15% increase applied to all salary scales. A criminal record check (vulnerable sector) and a letter of verification with the Child Abuse Registry are mandatory. Please take the necessary steps as soon as possible. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications in French will be accepted. The CSAP wishes to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, providing equal opportunities for all and reflecting the principles of equity and inclusion in recruitment. We invite all individuals who wish to work at the CSAP and who belong to a designated group to identify themselves in their application profile.