Permanent Full-Time Psycho-Educational Consultant

Posting # PSSP

Trillium Lakelands District School Board requires one permanent full-time Psycho-Educational Consultant commencing September 2 2025.

Location: Bracebridge ( Muskoka Education Centre )

Salary Range: $85301 - $92980

Position Description:

This permanent full-time position is associated with the school year calendar. The successful candidate will report directly to the Superintendent of Learning or designate working as part of the Department of Specialized Services. This position will promote student achievement equity and well-being through consultation and administration of psycho-educational assessments to children and youth. The psycho-educational consultant works with elementary and secondary schools to administer appropriate psychoeducational assessments including but not limited to assessments of cognitive ability academic achievement social-emotional and adaptive skills. The psycho-educational consultant will also provide follow-up services from assessment recommendations including capacity building with staff. The psycho-educational consultant may also review and explain recommendations made in external assessments to support school staff in establishing programming for students.

This position requires the successful candidate to travel widely to sites within TLDSB to deliver programming to students. Dependable transportation is required.

Responsibilities:

Consult with regular and special education teachers Specialized Services staff administrative staff and parents regarding student learning profiles including accommodations and modifications;

Administer appropriate psychoeducational assessments including but not limited to assessments of cognitive ability academic achievement social-emotional and adaptive skills;

Complete comprehensive written reports that include recommendations for programming;

Conduct report shares with families and school staff;

Maintain appropriate documentation and records;

To interpret psychological assessment reports from agencies or professionals outside of the school system;

Provide follow-up services from assessment recommendations including capacity building with staff;

Interpret and discuss assessment results recommendations and program modifications with appropriate staff and parents;

Act as a resource to the In-School Team to support the preventative approach through consultation;

Provide workshops to meet identified needs of School Board staff;

To be knowledgeable of current tests and measures related to school age children;

To be knowledgeable of recent developments in programming and interventions for exceptional students;

To be knowledgeable about pertinent legislation/board procedures related to privacy duties to report and Personal Health Information Protection Act.

Required Skills Include:

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Ability to work collaboratively as an integral part of a team;

Excellent organizational skills;

Excellent interpretive skills and analysis; computer literacy;

As travel is required candidates must possess a valid Ontario Drivers License and access to reliable transportation.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Psychology or an acceptable combination of formal education and experience;

Experience in administering psychometric assessments with children and youth;

BCBA certification and experience supporting school-aged children with a broad range of behavioural challenges and intellectual disabilities an asset;

Experience writing clinical reports and making evidence-based recommendations preferred;

Experience working with school-aged children preferred.

Interested applicants should forward their cover letter and resume quoting posting # PSSP by Tuesday May 27 2025 at 4:00 p.m. to:

Mary Lou Lefler District Principal of Specialized Services

c/o

Trillium Lakelands District School Board

300 County Road 36 Lindsay ON K9V 4R4

All applicants must submit a cover letter (quoting the posting number) a resume and a copy of their r elated diploma or degree and Communication Disorders Assistant Graduate Certificate . Your application package must be submitted in either .pdf or .docx format . We would like to thank all respondents however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The candidate selected for the position will be required to provide a criminal record check.

Trillium Lakelands District School Board is committed to equitable hiring practices and upholding the values of equity diversity and inclusion. To assist the Board in reflecting the communities we serve we encourage and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or lived experiences who may be a member of a marginalized group.

Trillium Lakelands District School Board complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process please contact the Principal/Supervisor to whom you are submitting your application.

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