Psychologist/psychological Associate - Ottawa, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Psychologist/Psychological Associate - Term

Special Education and Student Services Department

Under the direction of the Lead Psychologist, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Psychologist/Psychological Associate provides consultation, assessment and counseling services for students in both elementary and secondary schools.

More specifically, you will:

Provide appropriate clinical assessments and/or intervention strategies to support students with a variety of needs (e.g. learning, developmental, behavioural, socialemotional, mental health)
Provide shortterm counseling to students
Provide crisis intervention as per Board protocols
Provide support to Special Education classes as needed
Support classroom and resource teachers in the development of Individual Education Plans
Provide professional learning sessions to educators and other Board personnel
Participate on board and Department Committees
Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Psychologist

Requirements:

D. in Clinical and/or School Psychology or Masters degree in School Psychology

Registered or eligible for registration by the College of Psychologists of Ontario
Experience with a variety of current assessment materials (WISC-V; WIAT-III, etc.)
Experience working within a collaborative model with other professionals
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proven leadership, organizational and problem solving skills
Commitment to the building of Catholic professional learning communities
Expertise in collaborating on projects at the school and system level
Individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered
A valid driver's license and a vehicle

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) temporary position with an annual salary range of $83,530 - $106,427.
The anticipated start date of this position is August 28, 2023 with an end date of March 1, 2024.

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume in pdf format, by 5:00 pm on May 31, 2023.

About the Ottawa Catholic School Board
**The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is located in Ottawa, Ontario. As Canada's capital city, Ottawa ranks among the world's most desirable cities to call home. We have a small-town feel with a big-city presence and a population of just over a million people.

Our OCSB Strategic Commitments are:
Be Community, Be Well, Be Innovative. Our Communications Team embraces these commitments and fosters an environment of innovation rooted in kindness, compassion and acceptance.

The OCSB proudly serves over 45,000 students in 87 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabek Peoples.

We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

Notice of Collection, Use and Disclosure: The personal information you have provided on this form and any other correspondence relating to your employment, is collected by the Ottawa Catholic School Board under the authority of the Education Act (R.S.O. 1990 c.
E.2) ss.

58.5, 265 and 266 and in accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, (R.S.O.

1990 c.
M.56). The information collected will be used for administrative purposes and matters of health and safety.

If this information is required to be disclosed in compelling circumstances or for law enforcement matters or in accordance with any other Act, you will be notified.

If you have any questions, please contact the Manager of Corporate Affairs at ext 2271.

Posted On
April 25, 2023

Closing Date & Time
May 31, :00 PM EST/EDT

Openings
1

Job Type
Full Time, Contract

Job Category
Management & Professionals

Location
Ottawa (Nepean)

Employment Start Date
August 28, 2023

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