School Psychologist

NASP; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Paid dues

Christmas/New Year leave

Compensatory time-off for travel

Extended summer hours

Employer pension

Professional development

Health & dental coverage

Employee assistance

Job summary

National Association of School is seeking a School Psychologist to join an interdisciplinary team serving First Nations schools in Manitoba. The role includes assessment, programming, and therapeutic intervention to improve academic access and school participation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with school staff, families, and other professionals, leveraging the three-tiered service model within Manitoba. Strong intercultural communication and local knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• 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 Manitoba curriculum frameworks and inclusive education documents.
• Experience with First Nations in education is an asset.
• Fluency in a First Nations language is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, programming, and therapeutic intervention.
• Deliver consultative services within a three-tiered service delivery model to enhance access to academics and participation in school.
• Support First Nations schools in Manitoba to improve student access and participation in education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in School/Clinical Psychology

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

(Job ad: 500-24-003)

The School Psychologist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary school-based team of professionals and is responsible for providing specialized school psychology 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