School Psychologist

Position s : School Psychologist

Location: Area 1 (Thompson)

Start Date: As soon as possible

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, with direction from the Assistant Superintendent, Student Services and Wellness, the School Psychologist works collaboratively with the Student Services and Wellness support team, school principal, staff, parents/guardians, clinicians and outside agencies. This role supports the schools and communities in Area 1 of the Division 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
- 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
- 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

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 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
- 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 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, all of whom must have knowledge of the applicant's performance in the applicant's current or recent assignment.

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 $15,000.00.

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.

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