1.0 FTE School Psychologist
About the role
SCHOOL****PSYCHOLOGIST
The Pacific Rim School District, 70, covers much of Central Vancouver Island’s rugged, picturesque West Coast and serves a regional population of approximately 31,000 residing in the communities of Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Bamfield and other remote communities. The district is home to 4300 students, 36% of whom are of Indigenous Ancestry, in two neighborhood secondary schools, eight elementary schools, and one K-12 school. The district is committed to all student successes and has strong connections to early learning and community wellness and mental health support, as well as the region’s two major post-secondary institutions. We invite applications for the position of: School Psychologist from dedicated and enthusiastic professional educators.
Qualifications:__
- A Masters degree in school/educational psychology or a related field with a focus on school psychology and Bachelor of Education.
- Registration in the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC), with special training in school psychology.
- Coursework, training, and ability to administer and interpret be qualified to administer and interpret up to and including Level C educational, psychological, and behavioural assessments.
- Experience working in the education system, with knowledge of current instruction strategies, interventions, training in psychometric theory and principles.
- Experience developing effective recommendations to assist teachers and parents in working with students who experience challenges in the school setting.
Duties:__
- establishing liaison and transitions with preschool and post-secondary services in the community which provide programs for students with special needs.
- providing advice to assist in program planning for students including Individual Education Plans, Individual Behaviour Plans, recommended personnel and resources.
- assisting in accessing community support and services for students.
- providing knowledge of district wide programs and Inclusion resources
- overseeing programming and placement in specialized programs in the district
- providing in-service for all staff and administration on issues related to inclusion.
- providing assessment, diagnostic and interpretive services
- providing professional input regarding identification and placement of students with diverse needs
- promoting system wide changes that enhance the achievement of all students.
- identifying students for funding
- promoting early intervention and proactive teaching practices
- coaching teachers on exemplary instructional practices
- promoting collaborative team approach to increase more active teaching and learning competencies.
- Working as a part of a district team to deliver supports to staff groups in schools
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Posted On
April 30, 2026 12:05 PM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
June 04, 2026 08:30 PM PST/PDT
Openings
1
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Port Alberni
School/Location
Multiple locations
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Salary
$59,737.00 - $110,032.00
FTE
1.00
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- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
- Certificates & Diplomas
- Teaching Evaluations
- Reference Letter(s)
- Transcripts
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