Job Description

Temporary Teacher Psychologist or Term Psychologist
Company Overview
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 27,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.
RVS is located on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy including the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani Nations; the Tsuut'ina Nation, the Stoney-Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley Nations; and the Metis Nation of Alberta Region 3.
Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.
The Opportunity
RVS invites applications for a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) Teacher Psychologist or a term, full-time (35 hrs/week) Psychologist position commencing immediately until June 29, 2023. The successful candidate will possess experience providing a continuum of psychology services to students, staff, schools, and parents. Competency in behavioural consultation and a high level of proficiency with technology are an advantage. The incumbent will have demonstrated sound knowledge and competencies in the practice of psychology within an educational context. You will have experience working with children, adolescents and families as a Psychologist, and in areas related to psychological services.
Responsibilities
Works with a wide range of school staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive plans to address the unique learning needs of students using a multi-tiered approach
Collaboratively participates in pedagogical and curricular support, embedded coaching, professional learning, and school improvement planning
Provides consultative, assessment, and treatment support to schools
Maintains proper documentation of services provided to students, schools, and their families
Provides and promotes appropriate professional development opportunities for school staff
Provides at-elbow support for school staff to build capacity around supporting students with exceptionalities
Collects and analyzes data, and maintains records
Designs, implements, and coordinates projects within the division and externally
Maintains and liaises with related professional organizations as required
Education/Experience (Teacher Psychologist)
A graduate degree in educational psychology
Certification as a Psychologist in Alberta
3 or more years experience
Possess, or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate and provide Human Resources with an original of their Teacher Qualifications Service (TQS) document.
Salary and Benefits for the Teacher Psychologist position can be located in the Collective Agreement on the Rocky View Schools website under Careers.
Education/Experience (Term Psychologist)
A graduate degree in educational psychology
Certification as a Psychologist in Alberta
3 or more years experience
Rocky View Schools Benefits (Term Psychologist)
6 % Vacation Pay
Flex Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
This position does not qualify for Sick Days or the Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Professional development and training opportunities
Free parking
Salary (Term Psychologist) : $56.00 - $71.00 hourly rate
Pre-employment Requirements
The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position
Open to: Internal and External applicants
How to Apply: We request all applications be placed through https://rockyview.simplication.com
Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.
Quote Job Code: #3313444
Closing Date: On or before August 24, 2022 by 4:30 pm .
Rocky View Schools
Human Resources
https://www.rockyview.ab.ca/careers/current_opportunities
We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.