Applications are invited for the position of

FULL-TIME EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Commencing as soon as possible

The Educational Psychologist’s role is a key leadership position working with other members of our educational community towards a common vision for Prairie Spirit School Division. The Educational Psychologist will work closely with, and form an integral part of, a strong Division team providing shared, critical leadership within our education community.

The duties will include:

• Performing educational assessments of students;
• Administering cognitive assessments and interpreting results;
• Developing programming and planning with other staff, teachers, and parents;
• Providing support to school teams in programming for their students.

The successful candidate will: 

• Possess or qualify for a valid Saskatchewan teaching certificate; 
• Possess a graduate degree in Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology, with specific graduate course work in assessing learning, social, or emotional problems and recommending appropriate interventions within an educational setting; 
• Must have the ability to administer and interpret standardized and restricted assessment tools;  
• Currently be a member in good standing or be eligible to become a member of the Saskatchewan 
• College of Psychologists. 

As well, Prairie Spirit values those professionals who:

• Have relationship-building as the foundation of strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Work effectively in a team environment;
• Demonstrate superior organization and planning skills;
• Show evidence of a shared, reflective leadership style;
• Demonstrate interest in professional development;
• Show commitment to innovation in the area of educational psychology; and
• Demonstrate an understanding of and willingness to participate in professional learning communities.

For more information about this position, please call Ms. Heather Shockey, Superintendent of Schools, at 683-2907.

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