Manager, Psychology

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is a racially, culturally and linguistically diverse board that serves approximately 148,000 students and 17,000+ employees. In PDSB, 87% of students are racialized, non-white, representing 162 different ethnic backgrounds. Students in Peel have 121 different first languages. Student diversity also exists in terms of gender and gender expression, sexuality and in terms of ability and faith. A responsive and empathetic understanding of the lived experiences of the students and communities we serve is vital to those who will take on leadership roles within the PDSB. The workforce consists of teachers, office staff, custodial staff, education assistants and professional staff. The workforce is largely unionized through PDSB’s numerous affiliated bargaining agents.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Superintendent of Special Education Support Services, through the Coordinating Principal (Professional Student Services Personnel, Equity and Anti-Oppression Practices), the Manager, Psychology will be responsible for providing leadership and direction for Psychoeducational Consultants (PSSP).

Key Responsibilities

The Manager, Psychology will be part of the multi-disciplinary team to plan, and implement psychological services for students in accordance with the PDSB’s Plan for Student Success 2016-2021 and Special Education Delivery Model. This position will co-manage a team of Psychological staff. This position will be responsible for supervising and directing day to day activities specific to the psychological staff and developing and implementing quality service initiatives.

As Manager, Psychology, you will be responsible to develop, implement and support the special education delivery model; provide leadership of internship programs for graduate level trainees in psychology including training requirements associated with membership in the Toronto Area Residency Consortium (TARC) - Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC); coordinate, develop, provide, and/or facilitate training plans/supervision to support psychology staff who are seeking registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario; provide clinical supervision and professional consultation to psychology staff; provide clinical supervision to unregistered psychology staff as needed; develop new and support existing policies and procedures that adhere to professional practice standards and best practices in the delivery of psychological services to schools to support student achievement and well-being; provide consultation and support to Special Education Support Services leadership team; develop new, manage and coordinate existing resources to support program implementation and services for students with Special Education and mental health needs (e.g., FASD support service, MHAN, Telepsychiatry, etc.); manage the recruitment and selection process for designated employee group; co-manage the performance appraisal process, provide coaching, counselling and guidance to psychology staff; identify and recommend service quality initiatives related to psychology staff; coordinate and manage special funding projects related to psychology services (e.g., Extra Assessment Projects); direct service and consultation to Superintendents and school Administrators and work with various board departments and committees; liaise with community agencies, private practitioners and professional associations; actively contribute to the collaborative leadership team of the Special Education Support Services; provide support for staff and school Administrators in a specific Field Office area; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree and registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) with an authorized practice in School Psychology
• Minimum five (5) years’ of broad range experience related to School/Clinical Psychology practice, assessment and treatment protocols - previous experience working in an education environment required; experience in a supervisory role preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of current research and evidence based practices in the field of psychology and student well-being
• Knowledge of collective agreements, Board policies and procedures, and applicable regulations and legislation
• Ability to manage, organize and co-ordinate Psychology services
• Leadership capabilities in planning and implementation of psychology services, collaborative decision making and team building
• Demonstrated experience as a community liaison
• Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment

Additional Skills & Assets

• A doctoral degree linked to CPO registration and an additional authorized competence in Clinical Psychology

Careers with the Peel District School Board

Commitment to Equity, Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism

The Peel District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the full diversity of the Region of Peel. We will provide reasonable accommodation (e.g. an accessible location, rescheduling of interviews that fall on Days of Significance etc.) based on any of the human rights protected grounds, during the hiring process if advised in advance. We are also committed to inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racist practices while also supporting the continuous growth and development of an equitable and empowered education system at the PDSB.

Criminal Background Check

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We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but will only be contacting candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position. All communication to applicants regarding this job posting, including an invitation to complete skills assessments and/or a job interview if applicable, will be made through email. Candidates are encouraged to regularly check their email as listed on their TalentLink account.

Land Acknowledgement

The land upon which we work, live and sustain ourselves is the ancestral and treaty lands of the Miichizaagiig Anishinaabek also known today as the Mississaugas of the Credit, the rightful caretakers and title holders of this land. We also recognize the rich pre-contact history and relationships which include the Anishinaabek and the Onkwehonwe. Since European Contact, this land continues to be home to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. As responsible community members, we value the diversity, dignity and worth of all people. Colonialism displaced and dispossessed Indigenous peoples of their ancestral lands and continues to deny their basic human rights, dignities and freedoms. We are committed to learning true history to reconcile, make reparations and fulfill our treaty obligations to the Original Peoples and our collective responsibilities to the land, water, animals, and each other for future generations.

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