About the Role
School Psychologists are an integral part of a comprehensive model of student services, engaging in planning, developing, and implementing individual and group programs to address behavioral, emotional, and academic concerns. They collaborate with teachers, mental health professionals, and community agencies to support student success.
Responsibilities
- Engage in planning, developing, and implementing individual and group programs to address behavioral, emotional, and academic concerns.
- Collaborate with teachers and mental health professionals on appropriate programming for students.
- Consult with community agencies that support children and youth.
- Work collaboratively with school teams, including teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators.
- Contribute to the development of Individual Program Plans (IPPs) and behavioral supports.
- Provide insight and support to teachers regarding student strengths and challenges.
- Participate in school-based decision-making regarding student placement.
- Plan, provide, or participate in professional development activities.
- Serve as a school-community liaison for school psychology services.
- Conduct psycho-educational assessments for students.
- Interpret assessment results for program planning teams.
- Provide written reports of assessments, interventions, and recommendations.
- Make referrals to other professionals and agencies as necessary.
- Assist with planning and implementing classroom management strategies.
- Counsel students and parents/guardians regarding student challenges and development.
- Maintain records and files related to services.
Requirements
- Upload a completed resume with application.
- Include 3 references, one of which is the applicant's immediate supervisor.
Location
- Cape Breton
- Victoria Counties
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- Master of Arts/Science in School Psychology
- Registered by the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology (minimum Candidate Register)
Salary/Compensations
- Salary is as per NSTU Provincial Collective Agreement.
About the Company
- The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.
- We foster a caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers.
- We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe, and inclusive school environment.
- Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve.
Equal Opportunity
- The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.
- Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Claudette Vickers at 902-562-6812 or c-vickers@cbvrce.ca to request reasonable accommodations.
- The CBVRCE is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible training experience to support full participation. If you require accommodations, such as ASL interpretation, assistive listening devices, large print materials, or mobility/assisted access, please contact Claudette Vickers at 902-562-6812 or c-vickers@cbvrce.ca.
