SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST – School District 10 (Arrow Lakes)
School District 10, in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern BC is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Sinixt, Sylix, Ktunaxa, and Secwepemc Peoples. We are seeking a School Psychologist starting for the 2026-2027 School year. We're looking for an enthusiastic and innovative leader with superior information management, organization, written and oral communication skills to provide psycho-educational assessments and related student support programming in all six district schools on a fee-for-service basis. We have a great team of teachers, support staff, parents, students, and community to work alongside. SD 10 is a respected innovator in place-conscious learning, environmental education, personalized learning, project-based learning and student inquiry. Strong academic achievement, equity, and student success is at our core.
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, the School Psychologist (SP) shall assist schools with the provision of psycho-educational assessment services and related programming to students. The SP supports students identified by school-based learning support teams as requiring psycho-educational assessment services.
The SP would be responsible for providing the following services:
- Psycho-educational assessment services for school-aged children including relevant programming and follow-up and support to the school personnel involved in carrying out instructional recommendations
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Written reports to the school and parents outlining assessment findings, recommendations, and the psycho-educational services, program or exercises to be provided
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Expertise at school-based team or Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings as requested for those students who need this level of support. Not all students would require this level of support
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Professional learning workshops on a fee-for-service basis as requested when in the district
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Consultation, planning, and problem solving if required
Qualifications and Attributes:
- Masters degree in School/Education Psychology
- Membership or eligibility for membership with the BC Association of School Psychologists
- Experience and or desire to work with children of all ages with a variety of disabilities, their families, and other professionals
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Must have your own transportation with a valid driver's license
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Outstanding relationship, collaboration, and team-building skills
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A vision for healthy community and making a difference together
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Highly effective communication, organizational, and report-writing skills
Position Details:
- Fee structure is broken down on the basis of a per site visit and/or assessment service amount (range $450-$2200). Additional remuneration is payable for mileage, accommodations, and meal-per diems.
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The position is based on approximately 2 days/month or 25 days per school year
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For further information on this position please contact Peter Dubinsky, Superintendent of Schools by email at
Applications:
Closing date for applications is 12:00 (noon) on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Please send any questions or requests for accommodation during the recruitment process to .
The successful applicant will be subject to a Criminal Record Check. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
