School Psychologist

About the Role

• School Psychologist position with Frontier School Division.
• Location: Area 5 (Norway House).
• Start Date: As soon as possible.
• FTE: 1.00 FTE.
• Term of Employment: Permanent.
• Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts and interprets psychoeducational assessments of students related to learning, social-emotional and/or behavioural challenges.
• Works collaboratively with school support teams and parents/guardians to identify and develop support for student needs.
• Participates in School Support Team meetings to provide recommendations related to learning strategies, interventions and/or specialized programming.
• Prepares and submits written reports in accordance with Division timelines.
• Liaises with outside agencies to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to student planning and intervention.
• Forwards referrals to outside agencies in consultation with school personnel and/or the Student Services Team.
• Works with the Student Services Team to facilitate professional learning for school staff and parents.
• Provides support to school communities related to threat assessment (VTRA), crisis response and trauma-informed care.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with professional guidelines.
• Adheres to Frontier School Division policies and procedures.
• Provides a comprehensive range of psychological services to Nursery to Grade 12 students including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, consultation and recommendations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Master's Degree in School Psychology.
• Valid Manitoba School Psychologist Certificate (or eligibility for).
• Successful completion of formal training in psycho-educational assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Broad knowledge base in child and adolescent development, cognitive processes, mental health, school and community systems, learning, and behaviour disorders.
• Experience working with students who have a broad range of exceptional needs.
• Commitment to working with Indigenous and First Nation communities and using culturally affirming and culturally safe practices.
• Valid Manitoba Driver's license.

Additional Assets

• Training in Threat Assessment (VTRA), ASIST, Trauma-Informed Practices, and Cultural Safety.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Psychology
• Valid Manitoba School Psychologist Certificate (or eligibility for)
• Successful completion of formal training in psycho-educational assessments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational and computer skills
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Strong clinical skills
• Broad knowledge base in child and adolescent development, cognitive processes, mental health, school and community systems, learning, and behaviour disorders
• Experience working with students who have a broad range of exceptional needs
• Commitment to working with Indigenous and First Nation communities and using culturally affirming and culturally safe practices
• Valid Manitoba Driver's license
• Training in Threat Assessment (VTRA), ASIST, Trauma-Informed Practices, and Cultural Safety is an asset.