Posted 24 days ago
School Psychologist
@ Frontier School Division
Thompson, Manitoba
Overview
Frontier School Division is hiring a full-time permanent School Psychologist for Area 1 (Thompson) to provide psychological services to Nursery to Grade 12 students. The work covers assessment, diagnosis, intervention, consultation and recommendations, reporting to the Area Superintendent. The posting states a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, relocation and housing support, and a rural clinician bursary of up to $15,000.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct and interpret psychoeducational assessments of students
- Support school teams and parents to identify student needs
- Prepare written reports within Division timelines
- Liaise with outside agencies and facilitate staff professional learning
- Support threat assessment, crisis response and trauma-informed care
Requirements summary:
- Master's degree in School Psychology
- Valid Manitoba School Psychologist Certificate or eligibility for it
- Formal training in psychoeducational assessment
- Strong written, verbal and computer skills
- Commitment to Indigenous and First Nation communities and culturally safe practice
- Valid Manitoba driver's licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | School, Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Manitoba School Psychologist Certificate, VTRA, ASIST |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | School Psychology |
| Perks mentioned | Transit support, Home office allowance |
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Frontier School Division
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Our focus has been, and always will be, our children, our success, and our future.
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Since 1965, Frontier School Division has been continually building on our Excellence and Experience in Education. We are committed to developing and maintaining relationships across the diverse communities that comprise Frontier as they play an important role in the strength of our division. Reflecting this diversity in cultural activities and programs enhances the knowledge of our students and their awareness of their own and other cultures. We are fortunate to be able to blend traditional and innovative learning to reflect the needs and aspirations of each community. Areas of Focus: Academics Every student will obtain the literacy and numeracy skills necessary to achieve success in their education. Indigenous Way of Life Indigenous perspectives, language, and way of life in our schools and in our curriculum will advance our path towards reconciliation. Wellness Every school will provide a caring, healthy, safe and inclusive learning and working environment for students, staff and community. We are geographically the largest school division in Manitoba. Our Frontier Family consists of approximately 6,800 students and over 1,500 inspiring teaching and support staff operating in 39 schools in rural, and remote communities in Manitoba.
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Since 1965, Frontier School Division has been continually building on our Excellence and Experience in Education. We are committed to developing and maintaining relationships across the diverse communities that comprise Frontier as they play an important role in the strength of our division. Reflecting this diversity in cultural activities and programs enhances the knowledge of our students and their awareness of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 22 |
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Positions: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
Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities on request.
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