Psychological Associate

by Thames Valley District School Board

Date Posted: Sep 09, 2024
Education: Masters or PhD
Thames Valley District School Board

Job Description

he  Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves 83,000 students and employs nearly 12,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and families in YOUR community. Join TVDSB to build each student's tomorrow, every day! 

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATE

POSITION TITLE: Psychological Associate (Two positions available)
SALARY RANGE: $73928- $99946 per year, plus 4% vacation pay
DATE OF VACANCY: As soon as possible 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2024 October 29th

POSITION SUMMARY: The Psychological Associate is responsible for the diagnosis of disabilities and disorders affecting learning; communication of assessment results to parents, students and school personnel; behavioural consultation and intervention for students with social-emotional and behavioural disorders; provision of recommendations for programming based on assessment, consultation, and specialized knowledge of child development and learning; in-services training sessions for school personnel and parents; active participation in Program Development Team and other multi-disciplinary team meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a master’s degree program in Psychology or equivalent qualifications.  Current registration as a Psychological Associate with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with competencies in school, clinical, counselling psychology or any combination of these with scope of practice including children and adolescents. 

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons.

Please note it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received by Human Resources on or before the deadline date.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).

To apply for this position, please visit https://tvdsb.knighthunter.com/ and use the "APPLY FOR THIS POSITION" link to submit your electronic application, with proof of educational qualifications.  Only applications submitted using this link will be considered.


The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require. 

A. Ahmeti, Staffing Specialist, Human Resources

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.