School Psychologist

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.

School Psychologist – Area 5 (Norway House)

Start Date:

As soon as possible
FTE: 1.00 Full Time Equivalents
Term of Employment:
Permanent
Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled

• 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

• Conducts and interprets psycho educational 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.

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.