Education Psychologist
Job No:
49024
Location:
Grande Prairie, AB
- Be part of an interdisciplinary team that provides support and education from other professions!
- Mentorship opportunities in a great psychology department!
- Make a difference to the lives of the students of Grande Prairie, AB!
- Enjoy attractive pay, plus full benefits, including Life, Disability, Dental, Extended Healthcare, and MORE!
- Work from a beautiful area with a limitless availability of activities, and a family-based community!
About the Organization
The Grande Prairie School District #2357 consists of a number of schools within the Grande Prairie area. Consisting of 14 schools, the Grande Prairie Public School District has been providing education to families in the Grande Prairie area for over 100 years. After experiencing unprecedented growth in recent years, the GPPSD now boasts enrollment of more than 6,500 students.
Our Mission
The Grande Prairie Public School District is a learning community in which every student succeeds. For more information please visit http://www.gppsd.ab.ca
About the Opportunity
Grande Prairie School District #2357 is seeking an experienced Education Psychologist to work in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
As a member of the Grande Prairie Assessment Team, you will assist referred children in obtaining and/or maintaining an optimum level of function in an educational setting. You will achieve this by providing consultation services as part of a trans-disciplinary team, as well as providing service to students who meet the GPIT and/or CASE mandates.
Specifically, you will:
- Assess children, report your findings and recommend action to co-workers, school personnel, family members and the student (as appropriate);
- Facilitate and monitor the development and implementation of the Individual Program Plans as requested by the program supervisor;
- Disseminate information required by school personnel to facilitate the appropriate utilization of psychological services;
- Maintain a clinical record for each child and document all relevant interventions, findings and outcomes;
- Organize and exchange information with other individuals and agencies as required for the delivery of psychological services to children in a trans-disciplinary context;
- Foster student access to other needed services through referral to appropriate professionals and agencies;
- Contribute to the development, implementation and review of a service delivery and quality assurance plan as directed by administration;
- Develop and manage a library of educational psychological resource materials;
- Contribute to the planning, development and improvement of services to sensory-impaired/multiple handicapped students;
- Attend staff, department and other meetings as called by administration;
- Effectively communicate any aspect of student status or service to the supervising psychologist.
In addition to a Master’s degree in a related psychologist/educational discipline, you are registered or eligible for registration as a chartered psychologist in the Province of Alberta. A Bachelor of Education would be highly desirable, as would pediatric experience. A valid driver’s license is essential as you will be traveling to various schools in the Grande Prairie region.
About the Benefits
In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary package based on experience. In addition, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:
- Supervision of a professional Psychologist is covered by the employer
- Full benefits, including: Life, Disability, Dental, Extended Healthcare, Health Spending Account
- Mentorship and the opportunity to work on a diverse caseload
- Working the school year with school holidays
- Great access to materials and assistance for EPPP study materials and testing writing costs
- Payment of Professional dues
- Professional liability insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Great development opportunities.
In addition, you will be welcomed into a supportive multidisciplinary team environment that will listen to and value your ideas. This is an opportunity to make your mark on an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on students.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your skills in a dynamic working environment in Grande Prairie, Alberta - Apply Now!