School Psychologists Will Need
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to be knowledgeable of current curriculum and evidence-based instructional practices;
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to participate in on-going professional development/in-service in both regular and inclusive education
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to be committed to inclusion.
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Primary or Tier 1 prevention programs that involve all staff and students that foster the learning and mental health of students (e.g., evidence-based literacy and numeracy education in primary classrooms; prevention of bullying; social and emotional learning);
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Secondary or Tier 2 prevention programs that are delivered to students who are at-risk students for learning or mental health difficulties;
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Tertiary or Tier 3 academic, behavioural or psychosocial interventions for students with diagnosed disabilities or mental health difficulties.
The School Psychologist consults with school-based, District and community partners, parents/guardians, and students as appropriate to:
- assist schools in the identification and planning process, at both the school and District levels, for learners with complex needs;
- collaborate with school-based teams to develop and implement pre-referral interventions;
- provide information regarding the referral process
- offer suggestions/recommendations surrounding educational program planning
- conduct psycho-educational assessments in accordance with District guidelines
- meet with the school, parents/guardians, and the student as appropriate, to discuss the results of the psycho-educational assessment
- provide a written report for each assessment, available to the school, the District and parents/guardians; and the student as appropriate
- attend meetings (e.g., School-based team, Integrated Case Management)
- participate on district committees where appropriate
- develop information resources
- provide in-service to paraprofessionals, teachers, principals/vice principals;
- collaborate with community partners
- conduct research on many topics relevant to the profession including literacy, numeracy, social-emotional health and well-being, behaviour, etc
- provide input and recommendations in relation to district-level placement or placement review meetings
- School Psychologists who are licensed/registered may provide supervision to practicum students, interns, and school psychology department staff who are not licensed/registered in British Columbia
Minimum Academic Qualifications/Experience
- Master's degree in School Psychology
- Registration as a Registered Psychologist or as a Licensed School Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
Application Process
Applicants Will Be Considered In The Following Order
- Surrey Contract Teachers/Associated Professionals (apply using our internal ESS application process)
- TTOC, Associated Professionals without a contract, and adult education contract teachers (apply using Make a Future)
- Qualified applicants from outside of the bargaining unit (i.e. external applicants please apply using Make a Future)
REPORTING STRUCTURE
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