Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for EducationPosition: School PsychologistFTE: 1.00Status: VacantTerms and Conditions: Employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Teachers' Provincial Agreement.Closing Date: Midnight, July 31st, 2025Reporting to the Coordinator of Student Services, the School Psychologist will provide psycho-educational and diagnostic services for students in the AVRCE. The School Psychologist will be a member of a team working together to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive program plans for these students. The School Psychologist will provide specific services in such areas as:Psycho-educational, social, emotional and behavioral assessments;Facilitate transition plans for students;Support the inclusion of students with challenging academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs for grades P-12;Facilitate professional development for AVRCE staff;Support staff to address children and youth with chronic school refusal;Participate in a multidisciplinary team on a variety of projects relevant to student(s) mental health, including liaison with outside agencies and professionals;Support program planning for students with academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs including adaptations and individual program planning (IPP) procedures.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:Masters in School Psychology;An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.REQUIREMENTS:Participate on school teams: Student Planning Teams and Teaching Support Teams, contributing in various ways including provision of assessment information, direct demonstration of recommendations with the student, collaboration with teachers on in-class, evidence-based Tier 1 strategies, consultation with families and teachers, and provision of professional development for school/regional staff;Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of complex behavior plans for individuals and groups of students;A thorough knowledge and application of Inclusion and MTSS structures, providing support to teachers and students at all 3 tiers using evidence-based practices;Familiarity with, and/or experience working in multi-disciplinary programs for children and youth with behavioral and mental health needs;Computer literacy required with demonstrated skills in the application of assistive technology;Excellent team building, communication and interpersonal skills/abilities;Well-developed decision-making and creative problem-solving abilities;Knowledge and/or experience in the development of individual program plans for students with challenging academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health needs;Familiarity with EECD documents - Inclusive Education Policy, Special Education Policy, Transition Planning in Nova Scotia, Code of Conduct, Teacher Assistant Guidelines.