Posting # PSSP- TEMPORARY FULL-TIME PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTTrillium Lakelands District School Board requires one (1) temporary Psycho-Educational Consultant. This position is available for the period September 2, 2026 until June 30, 2027.Region: MuskokaLocation: Muskoka Education Centre (Supporting schools within the Muskoka area)Salary: $86,722 - $94,401POSITION SUMMARY This is a full-time position associated with the school year calendar.The Psycho-Educational Consultant will promote student achievement, equity and well‑being, through consultation and administration of psycho‑educational assessments to children and youth. The consultant works with elementary and secondary schools to administer appropriate psycho‑educational assessments, including but not limited to assessments of cognitive ability, academic achievement, social‑emotional and adaptive skills. The consultant will also provide follow‑up services from assessment recommendations including capacity building with staff. The consultant may review and explain recommendations made in external assessments to support school staff in establishing programming for students.DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIESConsult with regular and special education teachers, Specialized Services staff, administrative staff and parents regarding student learning profiles, including accommodations and modifications;Administer appropriate psycho‑educational assessments, including but not limited to assessments of cognitive ability, academic achievement, social‑emotional and adaptive skills;Complete comprehensive written reports that include recommendations for programming;Conduct report shares with families and school staff;Maintain appropriate documentation and records;Interpret psychological assessment reports from agencies or professionals outside of the school system;Provide follow‑up services from assessment recommendations including capacity building with staff;Interpret and discuss assessment results, recommendations and program modifications with appropriate staff and parents;Act as a resource to the In‑School Team to support the preventative approach through consultation;Provide workshops to meet identified needs of School Board staff;Be knowledgeable of current tests and measures related to school‑age children;Be knowledgeable of recent developments in programming and interventions for exceptional students;Be knowledgeable about pertinent legislation/board procedures related to privacy, duties to report and Personal Health Information Protection ActQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education and/or Work Experience RequirementsMaster's Degree in Psychology or an acceptable combination of formal education and experience;Experience in administering psychometric assessments with children and youth.Preferred Education and/or Work Experience RequirementsExperience writing clinical reports and making evidence‑based recommendations;Experience working with school‑aged children preferred.Required Knowledge and SkillsExcellent oral and written communication skills;Ability to work collaboratively as an integral part of a team;Excellent organizational skills;Excellent interpretive skills and analysis; computer literacy;As travel is required, candidates must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.Trillium Lakelands District School Board is committed to equitable hiring practices and upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion. To assist the Board in reflecting the communities we serve, we encourage and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, and/or lived experiences who may be a member of a marginalized group.Trillium Lakelands District School Board complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Principal/Supervisor to whom you are submitting your application.If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact Communications Services at #J-18808-Ljbffr
Temporary Full-Time Psycho-Educational Consultant
TRILLIUM LAKELANDS DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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