PSYCHOLOGIST/PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTANT

ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

The UGDSB is committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team for a temporary part-time opportunity in the capacity of Psychologist/Psychological Consultant . This is a 10-month position (yearly from Sept. June following the school year calendar) to start as soon as possible, ending June 28, 2024 with the possibility to end earlier or extend beyond the anticipated end date.

The Psychologist/Psychological Consultant will be reporting to the Manager of Psychological Services and BCBA Services.

Location:

Various Guelph Area Schools

Hours/FTE:

0.4 FTE (14 hours per week)

Salary Range:

Standard Grid - Psychologists or Psychological Associates: $79,255 - $101,373, inclusive of 14% job market adjustment. (per annum, based on 35 hour per week position)

Qualified Ph.D. Grid - Psychologists or Psychological Associates with a Doctoral Degree: $88,492 - $112,074, inclusive of 21% job market adjustment. (per annum, based on 35 hour per week position)

Board Information:

10 months; temporary , part-time ; Professional Student Services Personnel

Responsibilities Provide comprehensive psychological assessments for elementary and secondary students, urgent need response, crisis response, violence threat response to schools, behavioural and mental health consultation, programming, community liaison and school team participation.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with children, the school team, families, special education support services and community agencies.Experience and Qualifications Registered Psychologist or Psychological Associate with the College of Psychologists of Ontario in clinical/educational psychology will be given preference, although candidates who are able and qualified to work under supervised practice will be considered

A thorough knowledge of assessment, diagnosis and intervention planning for learning disabilities, developmental disorders, behavioural problems, and relevant childrens mental health issues is vital

Experience working for a school board or in childrens mental health is a definite assetAPPLICATION DETAILS

Candidates are invited to email their cover letter and resume in PDF format no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 11, 2024 . While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the UGDSB, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: An original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) must be provided prior to the commencement of employment (if the successful candidate is external). The VSC must be dated within 6 months of the start date of employment. For further information, refer to the UGDSBs Criminal Record Check requirements.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING

Employment Equity

The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of and adds value to the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin

Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilitiesAt UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting, creating complex and unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential. Please visit Safe, Equitable and Inclusive Schools to find out more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the UGDSB.

Accommodation & Accessibility

We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process, please contact wellness@ugdsb.on.ca.