Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education
1.00 FTE
Vacant
Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Teachers' Provincial Agreement
Closing Date: Midnight, July 31st, 2025
Reporting to the Coordinator of Student Services, the School Psychologist will provide psycho-educational and diagnostic services for students in the AVRCE. The School Psychologist will be a member of a team working together to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive program plans for these students. The School Psychologist will provide specific services in such areas as:
- Psycho-educational, social, emotional and behavioral assessments;
- Facilitate transition plans for students;
- Support the inclusion of students with challenging academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs for grades P-12;
- Facilitate professional development for AVRCE staff;
- Support staff to address children and youth with chronic school refusal;
- Participate in a multidisciplinary team on a variety of projects relevant to student(s) mental health, including liaison with outside agencies and professionals;
- Support program planning for students with academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs including adaptations and individual program planning (IPP) procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Masters in School Psychology;
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Participate on school teams: Student Planning Teams and Teaching Support Teams, contributing in various ways including the provision of assessment information, direct demonstration of recommendations with the student, collaboration with teachers on in-class, evidence-based Tier 1 strategies, consultation with families and teachers, and the provision of professional development for school/regional staff;
- Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of complex behavior plans for individuals and groups of students;
- A thorough knowledge and application of Inclusion and MTSS structures, providing support to teachers and students at all 3 tiers using evidence-based practices;
- Familiarity with, and/or experience working in multi-disciplinary programs for children and youth with behavioral and mental health needs;
- Computer literacy required with demonstrated skills in the application of assistive technology;
- Excellent team building, communication and interpersonal skills/abilities;
- Well-developed decision-making and creative problem-solving abilities;
- Knowledge and/or experience in the development of individual program plans for students with challenging academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs;
- Familiarity with EECD documents - Inclusive Education Policy, Special Education Policy, Transition Planning in Nova Scotia, Code of Conduct, Teacher Assistant Guidelines.
