WHO IS REGINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

 

Regina Public Schools is located on Treaty 4 land in the homeland of the Métis.  It is one of the largest school divisions in Saskatchewan serving the educational needs of more than 25,000 students in 44 elementary schools, 8 high schools, 3 faith-based associate schools, Campus Regina Public and the Allan Blakeney Adult Campus.

 

Our dedicated team of employees include professional and support staff who work to instill the value of knowledge, the dignity of effort and the worth of the individuals by living our Shared Values inside and outside of our classrooms - in our workplace and in our communities.

 

These Share Values are: I belong, I am responsible, I respect, I want to know.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU

 

The Psychologist works collaboratively with school-based personnel, student achievement teams, specialized professional staff, and community agencies to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. The Psychologist works in an elementary or high school and plays a vital role in the school community by directly contributing to creating a safe and healthy learning environment for all students and strengthening connections between home and school. 

 

This is a temporary full-time position for the 2025-2026 school year. 

 

If you are seeking an opportunity to play a vital role in the school community by directly contributing towards the creation of a safe and healthy learning environment and want to make a difference in the lives of our students and our community, then we want you on our team!

 

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Deliver intervention, education and awareness services to students and staff to support a safe and healthy school environment by:
• Providing leadership in the promotion, development and delivery of programs and services, and providing in-service to staff in areas related to psychology including, but not limited to, effective instruction and learning strategies, techniques to manage behaviour at home and in the classroom, working with students with varying abilities, addressing abuse of drugs and other substances, and preventing and managing crises.
• Participating and promoting the advancement of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the learning community in all planning, school operations, interactions, and decisions.
• Advising students, school-based personnel, and parents with respect to psychological matters and educating others on child development and its effects on learning and behaviour.
• Provide individual and small group case management to support students by:
• Working directly with students and their families to resolve difficulties in adjustment and learning.
• Collaborating with school-based personnel and parents to identify effective solutions to learning and behaviour.
• Supporting families and school-based personnel manage crises such as death, illness, or community trauma, including assisting with Tragic Event Response.
• Determining social—emotional development and mental health status.
• Completing psycho-educational assessments and reports.
• Connect students and their families with community-based and partner agency services and resources.

 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

 

Apply today if you meet the following requirements:

• Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in School, Educational, or Clinical Psychology.
• Must be registered with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists and have, or be working towards acquiring, the Authorized Practice Endorsement.
• Experience in data-based decision making, consultation and collaboration, effective instruction, child development, student diversity and development, school organization, prevention, intervention, mental health, learning styles, behaviour, research, and program evaluation is preferred.
• Knowledge of psycho-educational assessments and effective Inclusion and Intervention Plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills demonstrating exceptional ability to collaborate with students and parents/ guardians in decision making along with school-based staff, local and provincial government organizations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check for the duration of employment.

This competition will remain open until filled, however applications summitted by September 26, 2025 will receive first consideration. 

 

BENEFITS

 

Regina Public Schools offers competitive wages and attractive benefits, along with the opportunity to be part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of our students and our community.  Regina Public Schools is committed to providing equitable employment opportunities.  Successful candidates are selected based on merit and on our commitment to a representative workforce.  This representation includes the equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people who are gender and/or sexually diverse, people of colour, people who are newcomers to Saskatchewan, and women in under-represented roles.

 

Salary is equal to the Teachers' Provincial Collective Agreement.

Start Date and End Date: October 1, 2025 - June 26, 2026.