Job descriptionPositions: School Psychologist Location: Area 1 (Thompson)Start Date: As soon as possibleFTE: 1.00 FTE Term of Employment: PermanentApplication 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. QUALIFICATIONSMaster's Degree in School Psychology Valid Manitoba School Psychologist Certificate (or eligibility for) Successful completion of formal training in psycho-educational assessmentsStrong written and verbal communication skills, effective organizational and computer skills; and the ability to meet multiple deadlinesStrong clinical skills and a broad knowledge base in child and adolescent development, cognitive processes, mental health, school and community systems, learning, and behaviour disordersExperience working with students who have a broad range of exceptional needsCommitment 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 assetValid Manitoba Driver's license DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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 challengesWorks collaboratively with school support teams and parents/guardians to identify and develop support for student needsParticipates in School Support Team meetings to provide recommendations related to learning strategies, interventions and/or specialized programmingPrepares and submits written reports in accordance with Division timelinesLiaises with outside agencies to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to student planning and interventionForwards 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 parentsProvides support to school communities related to threat assessment (VTRA), crisis response and trauma-informed careMaintains confidentiality in accordance with professional guidelinesAdheres 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,