Company Overview
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.
RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.
Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.
The Opportunity
RVS invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Teacher Psychologist or a continuing, full-time (35 hrs/wk) Psychologist position commencing August 25, 2026.
The successful candidate will provide evidence-based services to referred students throughout Rocky View Schools (RVS) that promote psychological health and wellness, including psychoeducation, consultation, coaching, and assessment through a multitiered system of service delivery. Psychologists collaborate with school teams and families with the shared goal of creating relationships and environments where all students can access meaningful and relevant learning experiences.
The successful candidate must have access to reliable transportation as travel between RVS sites is required.
Registered Psychologist will be considered an asset for this position.
Responsibilities
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Conducts assessment of students using various data including social emotional, behavioural, and psychological assessments to identify student strengths and needs and to support the development of effective services and programs
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Interprets assessment findings and collaboratively develops programming
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Formulates and facilitates the provision of multi-tiered programming suited to student educational, behavioural, social-emotional, and/or mental health needs
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Utilizes knowledge of school practices to promote learning and mental health
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Advocates for individual/group/school services based on evidence-based strategies to promote behavioural, social-emotional functioning, and mental health
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Maintains records, prepares summaries and reports as required
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Conducts, arranges, or participates in in-service training through workshops, staff meeting presentations, provision of printed materials, courses, discussions, general presentations, etc.
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Applies knowledge of principles related to resilience and risk factors to support multi-tiered prevention and strategies for effective crisis management
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Maintains awareness of current developments and trends in the field
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Researches and builds working relationships with existing community resources and makes referrals as necessary
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Liaises with support services and agencies and coordinates wrap-around services as required
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Provides consultative services to all RVS staff and stakeholders including teachers, administrators, and parents in matters related to appropriate programming needs
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Demonstrates and models a genuine appreciation for, and understanding of, protocol, discretion, and professionalism in RVS
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Embraces and models the use of contemporary and emerging technologies within RVS
Education/Experience (Teacher Psychologist)
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Master's degree in Educational Psychology
- Certification as a Psychologist in Alberta
- 3 or more years experience
- Possess, or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate and provide Human Resources with an original of their Teacher Qualifications Service (TQS) document.
Salary and Benefits for the Teacher Psychologist position can be located in the Collective Agreement on the Rocky View Schools website under Careers.
Education/Experience (Psychologist)
- Master's degree in Educational Psychology
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Current registration, in good standing, with the College of Alberta Psychologists including a valid permit to practice
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Minimum 2 years' experience working with multiple complex needs children
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Previous experience within a school division and/or Student Information Records Systems is considered an asset
Knowledge and Skills
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Strong assessment and problem-solving skills to identify and student educational, behavioural, social-emotional, and/or mental health needs
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Proven ability to establish a rapport with children/youth, families, and other professional staff
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Ability to successfully work in a multi-disciplinary team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision
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Proven ability to establish collaborative working relationships with internal and external clients
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Knowledge of records management principles including Privacy Legislation
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Strong consultation, coaching, and facilitation skills
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate and convey highly technical/medical information to parents/guardians and staff
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Strong presentation and instructional skills with the ability to present a wide range of stakeholders
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Emotional resilience and ability to work in a challenging environment
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications
Rocky View Schools Benefits (Psychologist)
- 6% Vacation Pay
- Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
- Local Authorities Pension Plan
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Free parking
Hourly Rate: (Psychologist) : $60.59-$76.83 per hour effective August 23, 2026, this position will have a 3% wage increase per the terms of employment
Pre-employment Requirements
- The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
- Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position
How to Apply
We request all applications be placed through . Applications must include your cover letter, resume, proof of qualifications and a professional letter of reference/updated list of references or contact information of three professional references.
Please submit your application quoting job code #4034578 on or before Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:30 pm MST.
Rocky View Schools
Human Resources
We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.
