Position: School Psychologist (2 positions)

Location: Area 1 (Thompson) and Area 5 (Norway House)

Being based in the Division Office (Winnipeg), with regular travel to support the Area may be an option

Start Date: September 3, 2024

FTE: 1.00 FTE

Term of Employment: Permanent

Application Deadline: Open Until FilledThe Division provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, transportation and moving expense reimbursement, subsidized housing or housing allowance and isolation allowance in qualifying communities, annual travel reimbursement, reimbursement for approved courses and more!

Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent, Student Services and Wellness, the School Psychologist works collaboratively with the Student Services and Wellness support team, the Area Superintendent, school staff, parents/guardians, clinicians and outside agencies. This role supports the schools and communities in Area 1 and/or Area 5 of the Division to provide a comprehensive range of psychological services to Nursery to Grade 12 students including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, consultation and recommendations. QUALIFICATIONS Masters 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; and the ability to meet multiple deadlines

Strong clinical skills and a 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

Training in Threat Assessment (VTRA), ASIST, Trauma-Informed Practices, and Cultural Safety is an asset

Valid Manitoba Drivers license

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will provide a broad range of school based psychological services including but not limited to: 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

Applicants are required to submit the following: cover letter

current resume

list of three professional references including email addresses and contact numbers, all of whom must have knowledge of the applicants performance in the applicants current or recent assignment

Thank you for your interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

By applying, you consent to the Division contacting your references. As a condition of employment, the

successful candidate will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check)

and Child Abuse Registry Check, at their own expense. Further information is available at www.fsdnet.ca

Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities on request.