Psychologist- Temporary

The Greater Essex County District School Board invites applications for full-time position of Temporary – Psychologist within the Special Education Department. This position will commence September 3,
2024. This is a temporary, unionized (O.S.S.T.F. – P.S.S.P.), 35 hours per week assignment scheduled to start on September 3, 2024, up until and including June 27, 2025.

Job Summary:
LOCATION: Administration Building
POSITION: Psychologist – Temporary
RATE OF PAY: In accordance with Article 11 of the current Collective Agreement, the annual salary for this position is $87,299 (minimum) to $106,270 (maximum).
START DATE: September 3, 2024

Nature & Scope of Position:
The successful applicant will work under the direction of the Supervisor of Psychological Services.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing psychological assessments (intellectual, behavioural, socio-emotional) and subsequent reports for pupils referred for Special Education programming.
• Providing consultation for staff of the behavioural programs and direct services to referred students. Involvement with parents/guardians to occur as dictated by the needs of the child.
• Provision of service and support to students involved in crisis situations both individually and as part of the school-based team.
• Consultation with educators, support staff and parents on programming needs for referred and non-referred students.
• Organizing and/or conducting appropriate professional development programs and in-service training activities for regular classroom staff, special education teachers, principals, administrators, and parents.
• Acting as liaison with external agencies involved in supplying psychological services to the Greater Essex County District School Board.
• Demonstrate a commitment to and documented success in working to create a fair, inclusive, antiracist environment for all stakeholders, and to supporting diverse constituencies and populations.
• Performing such duties and responsibilities pertaining to Special Education programs and services as may be assigned from time to time by the Superintendent of Education/Special Education
• Services or Supervisor of Psychological Services.
• Conduct Threat Risk Assessments and be involved in the development of behaviour and safety plans, as need be.