School Psyhcologist

School Psychologist, 100% Permanent

Bulletin Number:

001-SPS-26

Date Posted:

March 18, 2026

School:

Garden Valley School Division (Division Office)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Garden Valley School Division invites applications for the full-time permanent position (1.0 FTE) of School Psychologist. Responsibilities & Requirements for this position will include:

• Assessment and evaluation of students with intellectual, social, and emotional needs
• Reporting to professional staff and parents on assessments
• Providing follow-up support on programming recommendations
• Working collaboratively with other members of the Clinical Services Team as well as the school team involved with students displaying intellectual, social, and emotional needs.
• Providing threat assessments if the need arises
• Being a part of the Crisis Response Team if the need arises
• Providing staff development on appropriate topics related to this field.
• Liaise with outside agencies to provide services to students and families as appropriate.

Garden Valley School Division meets the requirements of Manitoba Education for the Rural and Northern Clinician bursary. Successful candidates may be eligible to access support up to of up to $15,000.00.

REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED 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.
• Training in Threat Assessment/Trauma Informed Care would be an asset

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Child Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

SCHOOL INFORMATION:

Garden Valley School Division is a dynamic school division located in the heartland of Manitoba's beautiful Pembina Valley Region. The division has a student population of about 4,300 and we have 14 schools in the communities of Winkler, Plum Coulee, Schanzenfeld, Hochfeld, Blumenfeld, Reinland and Blumengart.

Our dedicated staff offers an extensive range of high-quality programs and services. Students are invited to learn, grow, and discover what it means to be part of a diverse community that supports a sense of belonging. Our region is one of the fastest growing areas in Manitoba as we continue to welcome new arrivals from all over the world!

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

The Garden Valley School Division is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.

Application packages must include the following documents:

• Resume & Cover Letter – please identify the bulletin number that you want your application to be considered for in your cover letter.
• Names and contact information of three (3) references that can speak to your work experience.

Please submit the following documents to:

Shayne Thomson, Human Resources Manager

Garden Valley School Division, Box 1330, 750 Triple E Boulevard, Winkler, MB R6W 4B3

Tel: (204) 325-8335; Fax: (204) 325-4132

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This competition will remain open until filled.