SRCE-24-221, Programs & Student Services, Term School Psychologist
The Strait Regional Centre for Education invites applications from qualified candidates for the posted vacancy. As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success. The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,050 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.” In 2023-2024, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,954 students; and approximately 369 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,125 (Census 2016).
Deadline for Applications: 12/20/2024, at 11:59 pm.
Effective Dates: 01/02/2025 to 04/17/2025
School Psychologist (10 month) Work site & circuit to be determined.
The SRCE Psychologists work within a collaborative framework with focus on implementation in the classroom/for programming.
Duties Include, but are not limited to:
- coaching, co-teaching, consultation;
- completion of psychological-educational assessments;
- provision of counselling services;
- provision of behavioral assessment and intervention services;
- membership on the Regional Support Team (Crisis Response);
- collaboration with school teams in the design, implementation and monitoring of educational programs and services;
- provision of professional development to staff; and Regional Education Centre;
- other duties as assigned by the Co-ordinator of Student Services.
This Regional School Psychology position will provide services to schools in the Strait Regional Centre for Education as determined by the Co-ordinator of Student Services, and needs identified in collaboration with regional and school-based personnel
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• The base office for this position is to be determined;
• The circuit for this position will be confirmed;
• NSBEP Supervision can be provided, if needed.
Essential Qualifications:
- Masters' Degree in School Psychology or equivalent
- Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology
- Valid NS Drivers' License and access to a vehicle
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable Qualifications:
- training and/or work experience in school settings;
- knowledge and/or experience in implementing behaviour support programs (including classroom and student management skills);
- knowledge and/or experience in implementing of coaching, co-teaching, consultation models;
- knowledge of Response to Interventionmodel of support.
Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references, one must be your most recent supervisor. All candidates short listed for interviews will have references checked prior to being interviewed.
As a condition of employement with SRCE, prior to hire all employees must provide current (within 3 mos.), and clear Child Abuse Registry & Criminal Record-Vulnerable Sector check.
The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your interest for employment. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates can check on the status of their application in Successfactor under My Applications.