Career Posting – School Psychologist

Full-Time Permanent

Opaskwayak Education Services. Inc.

Job Summary:

 The School Psychologist functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team of professionals and is responsible for providing School Psychology services directly to Opaskwayak Education Services. The School Psychologist works collaboratively with school personnel, parents and other clinical disciplines to provide a comprehensive range of psychological services with the school community, including assessment diagnosis, intervention, consultation and recommendations. 

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum Master’s degree in School, Child or Clinical Psychology; 
  • Certification or eligibility for a School Clinician Certificate with Manitoba Education;
  • Experience working with First Nations in the field of education;
  • Familiarity with the Manitoba curriculum framework and strategies for implementation, and other support documents relating to Inclusive Education;
  • Computer literate and proficient;
  • Possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License

Duties:

  • Provide consultation and conduct assessments of students from Oscar Lathlin Collegiate and Joe. A Ross School for the purpose of evidence-based diagnosis, education planning, and home recommendations to address social, emotional and academic concerns;
  • Provide clinical and educational information at an appropriate level to school personnel and parent/caregivers that would assist them in developing a greater awareness of children with various learning needs and conditions, including referral to other specialists and physicians. 

Please contact the email below if you are interested in this position and require a more detailed description.

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Candidates must include in their packages: a cover letter, resume, a copy of credentials; (3) three supervisory references, a completed satisfactory criminal record check and a child abuse registry check.

All interested applicants can apply to:

Human Resource Department
Opaskwayak Education Services Inc.
P.O. Box 10370
Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0

Fax: 204-623-2870
Email: h.r@opased.com

We thank all the applicants for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview.