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Description

The Educational Psychologist is a specialist in providing diagnostic and programming services for school children with exceptional learning, emotional and behavioral needs.
Duties and responsibilities may include but not restricted to the following:
* Observe, review files, collect classroom data, consult with teachers, principals and parents/guardians
* Collaborate with school-based team to gather classroom based data in order to plan and implement instructional and behavioral strategies and interventions
* Provide observations and informal assessment to assist in the planning, goal setting, identification of instruction and/or behavioral intervention strategies and programming support
* Share pertinent information regarding characteristics, teaching strategies and suitable materials as they apply to specific intensive needs.
* Consult with parents/guardians, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the students program and any adaptations/materials need to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or at home
* Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information. Re-evaluate, as appropriate, to determine extent of progress and effectiveness of therapy
* Provide written reports to the school, parents/guardians, outside agencies and members of the SSP Team as required

The successful candidate must hold a Masters Degree in education psychology or special education, and is currently registered with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists and holds an Authorized Practice endorsement. Consideration will be given to candidates who are in the process of completing designation requirements. Must have knowledge of Ministry of Education criteria for designation of students with Intensive Needs and has experience working within the elementary and secondary school context, with a strong understanding of First Nations cultures and traditions and pedagogy.