Educational Psychologist

Government of Yukon ->
Education - Student Support Services

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Permanent

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Bi-weekly

75

EC00

$ - $

YEU

Saturday/Sunday

25%

Open to all Candidates, Preference
- Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference
- Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit  .

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

Our department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K-12 schooling. We are proud of our diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies, programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join Student Support Services team. Reporting to the Manager of Student Support Services, the School Psychologist delivers a wide range of psychological services to students in Yukon’s public school system.

Duties include:

• recommending approaches to address academic, intellectual and social-emotional / behavioural differences in a culturally safe and client-centred way,
• providing consultations, conducting psycho-educational assessments and training staff,
• supporting interventions and assisting with program development for students,
• working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support educators, parents, and caregivers in understanding student strengths and clearly communicating a pathway to address students’ special educational needs.

ESSENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Emphasize how your work experiences and related duties align with the qualifications listed below in each of your positions. Please note that our selection is based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format.

For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit, we encourage you to review the resource page on

• Currently registered as a psychologist in a Canadian province/territory, with eligibility to register as a psychologist in Yukon.
• Master’s or Doctorate degree specializing in psychology
• Recent experience providing psycho-educational assessments and programming for school-aged clients, including review of records, interviews, clinical observations and standardized tests (including Level C assessments)
• Recent experience providing consultation to students, parents and staff within a public school system in response to intervention and/or multi-tiered systems of support model
• Recent experience in being part of a multidisciplinary diagnostic or clinical support team for complex diagnoses would be an asset
• Training and experience in supervision would be an asset.
• Fluency in the French Language would be an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

The ideal candidate will possess and be assessed on these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Cultural Humility and Learning
• Influencing Others to make positive changes
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with educators, parents, community members, First Nation…