APSSP - Psychology Consultant (0.5 FTE), Kitchener

(0.5 FTE)

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 30,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

Job Posting APSSP - Psychology Consultant (0.5 FTE)

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self‑identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.

Responsibilities

Provide psychoeducational assessment and recommendations for students in grades JK-12 with a broad range of special education and mental health needs.

Provide direct and indirect consultative services for students to support school programming.

Consult with students, principals, teachers, parents and community agencies.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in school or clinical Psychology

Scope of practice related to children, adolescents, and young adults

Registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario having the authority to perform the controlled act of diagnosis autonomously and‘school psychology' as a declared area of competency with the College or commitment and eligibility to attain the school psychology designation within 2 years from date of hire.

Evidence of experience in comprehensive psychoeducational assessment and consultation

Demonstrated ability to accurately diagnose disorders related to children's social, emotional, behavioural, developmental and learning problems. (e.g., Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disability, ADHD, ASD, Anxiety and other mental health disorders)

Demonstrated ability to use a variety of assessment techniques and tools to determine student's psychological and educational needs and to provide recommendations for programming

Ability/attitude to be a positive, contributing member of a multidisciplinary team within a number of school settings

Knowledge of child and adolescent development and learning processes.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check.

Must possess a valid driver's licence and be able to use own vehicle

Desired Assets

Experience in an educational setting and knowledgeable in another language

Participation in ongoing professional/leadership development activities

Familiarity with a wide range of special education programs and services

Knowledge and experience in providing consultation with teachers, administrators and parents on the intellectual, academic, social and emotional development of students

Salary Range APSSP Category 2, $70,072.00– $104,237.00 per year based on 194 school days per year and evaluation of years of experience in accordance with the provisions of the APSSP Collective Agreement. Salary will be prorated based on full‑time equivalency.

Hours of Work Permanent part‑time, 17.5 hours per week

Location(s) Catholic Education Centre; 35 Weber St. Kitchener (currently staff are working a combination of Catholic Education Centre and schools)

Application Process Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: . Incomplete applications may not be considered. Applications will be accepted until March 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.

To request this file in large print, please email. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board's Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.

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