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Quick overview

  • Verify disability status of applicants and students.
  • Assist with external funding for assistive technology and accommodations.
  • Analyze documentation for reasonable accommodations.
  • Conduct psycho-educational assessments and interpret results.
  • Liaise with Learning Services and external agencies.
  • Encourage self-advocacy.
  • Maintain contacts with external resources and advocacy groups.
  • Provide ongoing support to students with disabilities.
  • Act as a resource person for students with disabilities.
  • Conduct workshops related to disabilities.
  • Record and report statistics.
  • Advise prospective applicants

Requirements summary

Masters degree in Educational Psychology or coursework with practicum, membership or eligibility for membership in Saskatchewan College of Psychologists, eligibility for Authorized Practice Endorsement, two years relevant experience, background in psycho-educational assessments, strong interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, knowledge of Aboriginal challenges.

Masters degree in Educational Psychology or coursework with practicummembership or eligibility for membership in Saskatchewan College of Psychologistseligibility for Authorized Practice Endorsementcommunication skillsteamworkinterpersonal skillsproblem solvingpsycho-educational assessmentsdecision-makingproficiency in MS Officedisability supportaccommodationsknowledge of Aboriginal social and cultural challenges

Job description

Accessibility Consultant/Psychologist Job Content (SDF) Details Job Content (SDF) Details Competition Number P17596 Posting Title Accessibility Consultant/Psychologist Classification Education Counsellor Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus Other Location(s) Building Regina Campus, Parkway Building Other Building Date Posted 06/02/2026 Closing Date 06/10/2026 JIQ # Start Date 06/24/2026 End Date 06/30/2027 Open Until Filled No Ongoing No Category of work Full Time Bargaining Unit Faculty Association Hours of Work 7.25 hours per day

Salary Range

As per instructional grid Temporary Market Stipend Incumbent Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay 199 days – 75 hours bi-weekly Posting Status Open Special Instructions to Applicants Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees. Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA) Job Duties Job Duties DUTIES 1. Verify disability status of applicants and/or students with Registration Services. 2. Assist applicants and students with disabilities in seeking external funding for assistive equipment/technology and required accommodations. 3. Analyze documentation to determine reasonable accommodations for person with verified disabilities. Communicate reasonable accommodations to the student, Learning Services and program head as appropriate. 4. Conduct psycho-educational assessments, interpret results and prescribe accommodations for enrolled students as required. 5. Liaise with Learning Services or other agencies to facilitate implementation of reasonable accommodations. 6. Encourage and promote self-advocacy for applicants and students with disabilities. 7. Maintain contacts and information of external resources, funding agencies and disability advocacy groups. 8. Provide ongoing support to students with disabilities as required. 9. Act as a resource person as appropriate on behalf of students with disabilities. 10. Conduct workshops related to disabilities based on identified need. 11. Record and maintain statistics, develop statistical reporting formats and provide reports to the Student Development program head. 12. Advise prospective applicants regarding recommended pre-application steps (e.g. career counseling, upgrading, an alternative plan, etc.) QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE Specific Accountabilities Duties Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA) 1. Masters degree in Educational Psychology or completed coursework and practicum requirements of Master’s degree in Educational Psychology with a condition of employment that Master’s degree is completed within one (1) year. 2. Membership or eligible for membership in the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists within one (1) year. 3. Eligibility for Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE) from the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists. 4. Two years recent/relevant experience counselling in an educational setting. 5. A background in psycho-educational assessments. 6. Superior problem solving and decision-making skills. 7. Ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of students. 8. Effective interpersonal and communication skills in complex and emotionally charged situations. 9. Proficiency in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and computerized testing. 10. Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal social, economic and cultural challenges in Saskatchewan and the relationship of these challenges to the support of Aboriginal students. 11. Demonstrates valuing diversity. Desired QSA

Required Competencies

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