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Frontier School Division

School Psychologist

Winnipeg,MB
  • To be discussed
  • Full time ,Part time

  • 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Position: School Psychologist

Location: Area 3 Office - Winnipeg, Manitoba

Start Date: September 3, 2024

FTE: 1.00 FTE

Term of Employment: Permanent

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The 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 Area Superintendent, the School Psychologist works collaboratively with the Student Services Team, school personnel, parents and other clinical disciplines to provide a comprehensive range of psychological services to Nursery to Grade 12 students including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, consultation and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in School Psychology with appropriate supervised clinical experience

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.

Experience working with Indigenous communities and using culturally affirming approaches preferred

Training in Threat Assessment/Trauma Informed Care would be an asset

Valid Manitoba Driver’s license and ability to travel.

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 difficulties

Works collaboratively with school staff and parents to identify and develop support for student needs

Participates in Student 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 with Threat Assessment, Crisis Response, and/or Tragic Events, as needed

Maintains confidentiality in accordance with professional guidelines.

Adheres to Frontier School Division policies.

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 applicant’s performance in the applicant’s 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.


Requirements

Level of education

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Diploma

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Work experience (years)

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Written languages

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Spoken languages

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Internal reference No.

3762594