School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
Educational Psychologist
Continuing 1.0 FTE Assignment
At this time Coquitlam School District invites applications for the position of a 1.0 continuing Educational Psychologist. We are the third largest school district in B.C. and are located in the Tri-Cities of Metro Vancouver. The school district has a population of 33,000 students with approximately 3,900 teaching, administrative, managerial and support staff linking the five communities of the Tri-Cities area with a total combined population of approximately 225,000. Our district offers K-12, online, international, adult and continuing education as well as a wide range of specialized educational programs and services.
Psychologists are responsible for providing in-depth education assessments of students in the district. You will communicate and work collaboratively with other professionals including school-based teams and Learning Services staff. Other responsibilities include providing support to students with both high and low incidence exceptionalities, ESL and Aboriginal learners and students with behavior disorders; assisting in designing and evaluating individual education plans; assisting with PAR Kindergarten screening program and providing information and consultation to school personnel regarding educational placement and programming.
Requirements and Qualifications
- A master’s degree in school or education psychology (or equivalent);
- BCASP certified or eligible for certification;
- Member of the College of Psychologists preferred;
- Teacher certification with B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch (optional);
- Training and supervision in assessment and diagnosis of education problems including administration and interpretation of individual psycho educational tests.
Candidates must:
- Communicate and work collaboratively with other professionals including school-based teams and Student Services staff.
- Support students with both high and low incidence exceptionalities, ESL and Aboriginal learners and students with behavior disorders.
- Provide in-depth education assessment services
- Provide information and consultation to school personnel regarding educational placement and programming
- Assist is designing and evaluating individual education plans
- Assist with the Early Literacy Project including the Kindergarten screening program
A competitive salary is offered along with a generous benefits package. The successful applicant will be required to successfully complete two criminal record checks.
Interested individuals should submit a resume, teaching reports, references and copies of certification to:
Brenda Niehaus
Executive Assistant, Human Resources
School District #43 (Coquitlam)
550 Poirier Street
Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6A7
Email: bniehaus@sd43.bc.ca
This posting is ongoing until filled. However, qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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