Educational Psychologist

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre requires a permanent full-time Educational Psychologist. The position can be located in Saskatoon Kenaston Regina or Moose Jaw

Sask DLC is a Treasury Board Crown Corporation created to deliver high-quality and equitable online learning programs to students across the province. Sask DLCs head office is located in Kenaston with an administrative office in Regina and regional campuses located in Estevan Kenaston La Ronge Moose Jaw Meadow Lake Nipawin Prince Albert Regina Saskatoon Swift Current and Yorkton.

Scope

Out-of-scope MCP08 or STF Collective Agreement and LINC Collective Agreement Compensation (if candidate is STF Member)

Reports To

Superintendent of Student Supports

Summary

Reporting to the Superintendent of Student Supports the Educational Psychologist provides a comprehensive range of psychological services to support students whose learning mental health social-emotional functioning or developmental needs may impact their success in school. Working within a provincial online learning environment the Educational Psychologist plays a key role in promoting equitable access to learning and student well-being through a balance of psychological assessment consultation and system capacity-building. The Psychologist exercises independent professional judgment in accordance with professional standards while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to help identify barriers inform educational programming and support positive outcomes for students families and staff. This role also contributes to the ongoing development of innovative responsive psychological services within Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre.

Primary Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with the Student Supports team to support the implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports focused on identifying barriers developing responsive supports and monitoring student progress across academic social-emotional behavioural and mental health domains.

Provides psychological assessment consultation and diagnostic services for students whose learning development mental health or functioning may be impacting their educational success in accordance with professional standards student needs and organizational priorities.

Interprets assessment findings and prepares clear practical reports with recommendations that inform educational programming and support both families in the home learning environment and staff within the online learning setting.

Collaborates with students families school staff and community service providers to support coordinated planning appropriate referrals and access to services when needed.

Supports student safety planning behavioural risk assessment crisis prevention and consultation as part of a multidisciplinary response to promote safe supportive and healthy learning environments.

Applies culturally responsive trauma-informed and strengths-based practices when assessing consulting and supporting diverse learners and families.

Adapts psychological assessment and consultation practices for virtual service delivery while maintaining professional standards clinical integrity and accessibility for students and families.

Contributes psychological expertise through consultation collaborative problem-solving professional learning and resource sharing to support staff in responding to the diverse learning behavioural social-emotional and mental health needs of students.

Collaborates with other student services professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated comprehensive supports for students with diverse learning and mental health needs.

Maintains accurate confidential and up-to-date assessment records case documentation and student files in accordance with professional ethical and organizational standards.

Provides updates to the Superintendent of Student Supports regarding service delivery emerging needs caseload trends and system-level considerations as required.

Participates in interdisciplinary case consultation reflective practice and continuous improvement efforts to support the ongoing development of psychological services within Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Student Supports.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of psychological assessment intervention and consultation practices related to the cognitive academic social-emotional behavioural and mental health needs of children and adolescents.
• Ability to complete psychological assessments and provide consultation intervention and therapeutic support using virtual service delivery platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams Q-interactive).
• Demonstrated strength in case management documentation report writing and maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Effective communication consultation and collaboration skills with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear practical assessment reports and recommendations that support both families in the home learning environment and staff within an online educational setting including making appropriate referrals when needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while demonstrating sound judgment discretion and effective decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students families colleagues and community partners.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the professional standards and ethical requirements of the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists.
• Demonstrated professionalism sound judgment discretion and ability to manage confidential information in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
• Proficiency in digital documentation systems virtual service delivery platforms and productivity software required to support assessment consultation communication and case management.

Required Education and Experience

• Masters degree in psychology or equivalent.
• Registered as a Full Practicing member with Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE) and in good standing with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists.
• Eligibility for certification in school psychology competencies with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in an educational or child/youth service setting.

Employment Conditions

• Office environment/setting.
• Typical core office hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday.
• Travel as required.
• As with all positions the Educational Psychologist demonstrates an attitude of safety by always ensuring safety of self and others within the workplace.

Sask DLC offers a competitive salary (MCP08 $98736 to $128316) a comprehensive benefits package (health and dental flex benefit SDOs) and pension (Public Employees Pension Plan PEPP) or as per STF Collective agreement Class/Step

Required Experience:

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