Psychologist

Mission

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 144,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Info

Competition Close Date: Ongoing until filled

Calendar: PSS 10 Month Calendar

Salary: Grade IV, Hourly: $60.06 - $78.93 / $109,309.20 - $143,652.60 annually

Please note: We are hiring for multiple positions with varying FTEs

Position Description

Responsibilities

I. Screening and prioritizing of psychological referrals

• Consults and collaborates with school personnel and/or parents (e.g., school resource group meetings, team meetings, pod meetings).
• Conducts direct classroom observation of students.
• Gathers pertinent information from other disciplines.
• Identifies needs of children and/or school communities.

II. Assessment

• Conducts assessments using structured and unstructured (e.g., observations, interviews, file reviews) psycho-diagnostic techniques and instruments.
• Assesses cognitive functioning, academic achievement, learning styles, social/emotional functioning, personality, self-esteem and adaptive behaviour.
• Interprets results of assessments to school personnel and parents.
• Prepares written assessment reports for the Student Record and for relevant community professionals on request.

III. Diagnosis

• Contributes to the information base necessary for programming to meet student needs.
• Provides formal diagnostic opinions as mandated by Alberta Education for the purpose of identifying students eligible for severe disability funding.
• Integrates multidisciplinary information into viable student modification plans.
• Prepares written summaries and other documentation as required.

IV. Consultation

• Consults with school personnel, parents and community professionals and agencies.
• Acts as a liaison between school personnel, parents and community agencies.

V. Intervention

• Provides, evaluates and documents direct services to students, parents and teachers, in both individual and group formats, as required:

A. Students

• Learning and behavioural strategies assistance
• Study and organizational skills
• Brief counselling and referral for long-term counselling
• Peer mediation and peer support programs
• Conflict resolution groups
• Social skills groups (e.g., peer relations, bullying)
• Anger management groups
• Mentorship programs

B. Teachers

• Individual program modification, planning evaluations (e.g., assists in the development of IPP's)
• Development of learning, behavioural and social/emotional strategies and programs

C. Parents

• Development of learning, behavioural and social/emotional strategies
• Parent education (e.g. Parent Effectiveness Training)
• Brief counselling and referral for long-term counselling
• Contributes to staff development by providing workshops and/or presentations within the Calgary Board of Education and the community as required.
• Provides resource material to support and facilitate educational programming.
• Provides training and supervision of graduate students and Provisional Psychologists.
• Provides crisis intervention services (e.g., Calgary Board of Education Crisis Resource Team).

VI. Develops and maintains a high level of knowledge and awareness of the current theory and practice related to meeting the learning and behaviour needs of exceptional learners.

VII. Works collaboratively with other School Support Services staff as well as Area staff to provide a comprehensive service to students with exceptional needs.

VIII. Performs other related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Registered as a Psychologist in the Province of Alberta.
• Provisional psychologists who are registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists, have successfully completed the required 1600 hours of supervised practice, and are eligible to be chartered within four months from the date of hire, may be considered.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Combination of suitable education and experience
• Assessment and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a member of an educational team
• Personal suitability.

Conditions of Employment

Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.

Be Part of Our Success

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team where your contribution makes a positive impact on the lives and learning of more than 125,000 CBE students? The Calgary Board of Education is looking for exceptional professionals to join our team. Our employees are highly valued and recognized, a career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.

Click www.cbe.ab.ca/Careers/ for more information on a career with the CBE.

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement

The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi Nations, Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations. We acknowledge the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.