School Psychologist
Description:
- provide a broad range of professional psychological services in the school system in the application of the science of psychology to the areas of student learning and behaviour, understanding of child and adolescent exceptionalities and psychological adjustment.
- consult with teachers, administrators, other school personnel, and parents in a collaborative process of defining problems and developing appropriate programs and interventions.
- be involved in individual student psychological assessments, in-service education, participation in the development and implementation of preventive and crisis response programs, program evaluation.
- Travel is required.
Qualifications:
A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology with course work and experience to meet the requirements for licensed membership in the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick. Successful completion of course work in child and adolescent development as well as child and adolescent exceptionalities are required. Experience in school psychology is desirable. The successful candidate must be capable of working both independently and in a collaborative manner with students, parents, teachers, Child and Youth Teams, and Education Support Services Teams. Knowledge of school- based decision-making and policies would be an asset.
Necessary Special Requirement: Licensed membership in the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick or application pending.
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