School Psychologist

National Association of School; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Dues Paid

Christmas/New Year leave

Compensatory travel time off

Summer hours with pay

Employer pension 5.5%

Professional development

Health & dental benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

National Association of School seeks a School Psychologist to provide assessment, programming, and therapeutic intervention in Manitoba First Nations schools as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role includes service delivery within a three-tiered model to improve access to academics and participation in school.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in psychology, is certified or registrered with Manitoba psychology bodies, and brings cross-cultural experience and strong communication

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or related field.
• Certification/registration with provincial psychology board.
• Familiarity with Manitoba curriculum and inclusive education docs.
• Experience with First Nations in education is an asset.
• Respect for Manitoba First Nations education development and socio-economic conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills for First Nations environments.
• First Nations language fluency is an asset.
• Familiarity with federal and provincial legislation.
• Ability to relate to children, parents, and professionals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team.
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and reliable vehicle.
• Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry checks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural skills

Oral & written communication

Independent work

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Master of Arts/Sciences/Education in School, Child, or Clinical Psychology

Certification as Certified School Clinician

Registration with the Psychological Association of Manitoba

Job description

(Job ad:500-24-003)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The School Psychologist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary school-based teamofprofessionalsandisresponsibleforprovidingspecializedschoolpsychology services to First Nations schools in Manitoba. This will include assessment, programming, and therapeutic intervention, and consultative services within the three-tiered service delivery model to enhance access to academics and participation in school.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of Master of Arts/Sciences/Education in School, Child, or Clinical Psychology;
• Permanent or Provisional Certification as a Certified School Clinician in School Psychology and/or registration with the Psychological Association of Manitoba
• Familiarity with the Manitoba curriculum frameworks and strategies for implementation, and other support documents relating to Inclusive Education;
• Experience working with First Nations in the field of education is considered an asset;
• Appreciation and respect for Manitoba First Nations education development and reforms as well as the socio-economic conditions of First Nations communities;
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills to work in a First Nations environment;
• Fluency in a First Nations language is considered an asset;
• Familiarity with federal and provincial legislation;
• Ability to relate to and communicate with children, parents/caregivers, and other professionals;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in technical and plain language writing;
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals;
• Computer proficiency;
• Possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License and a reliable vehicle; and
• Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry checks.

BENEFITS

• Retention & Recruitment Bonus
• Paid professional membership dues
• Paid leave during Christmas and New Years
• Compensatory Time-Off for Travel
• Reduced Summer Hours without Reduced Pay
• 5.5% Employer Matched Pension
• Opportunity for Professional Development
• Extended Health, Dental, Critical Illness, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Employee
• Assistance Program