School Psychologist

Frontier School Division; Norway House; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Transportation and moving expense reimbursement

Subsidized housing or housing allowance

Job summary

Frontier School Division is hiring a School Psychologist located in Norway House. The role requires a Master’s degree and a valid Manitoba certification, focusing on providing support to students with various needs.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, collaborating with support teams, and ensuring cultural safety in practices. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, with application deadlines open until filled.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Psychology required.
• Valid Manitoba School Psychologist Certificate or eligibility needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychoeducational assessments related to learning and behavioral challenges.
• Collaborates with school teams to develop student support.
• Participates in meetings for student strategies and interventions.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical skills

Working with students with exceptional needs

Culturally affirming practices

Education

Master's Degree in School Psychology

Valid Manitoba School Psychologist Certificate

Job description

The Division offers 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.

Position(s)

School Psychologist – Area 5 (Norway House)
Start Date: As soon as possible
FTE: 1.00 Full Time Equivalents
Term of Employment: Permanent
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Psychology
• Valid Manitoba School Psychologist Certificate (or eligibility for one)
• 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 behavior 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 Driver's License

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts and interprets psychoeducational assessments of students related to learning, social‑emotional and/or behavioral 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.
• Forward 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.

Application Requirements

Applications must include a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three professional references including contact numbers.

Frontier School Division meets the requirements of Manitoba Education for the Rural and Northern Clinician bursary. Successful candidates may be eligible to access support of up to $15,000.

Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities on request.