School Psychologist (or School Psychologist Intern)

School Psychologist / School Psychology Intern
Full-time and part-time positions available

Position Overview
The school psychologist are invaluable resources to our school district and our member schools. School psychologists routinely design educational interventions, observe/monitor student behaviors, directly assess students’ psychoeducational abilities, engage in the general education intervention process, and participate in eligibility determinations for special education. School psychologists work to promote the social, emotional, and academic welfare of students through consultation, collaboration, counseling, and evaluation.

Position Duties

1. Conduct assessment of students’ academic, social, cognitive, emotional and behavioral skills; offer intervention recommendations to school staff
2. Adhere to safeguards surrounding students’ privacy and confidentiality
3. Display appropriate educational standards of behavior, dress, speech and attitude
4. Demonstrates clear and effective communication
5. Engage in direct and frequent interactions with Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams
6. Share knowledge of the IEP process, procedural safeguards, and relevant school law
7. Provide counseling to students
8. Coordinate continuity of special education services for students; assist with records transfers
9. Assist school teams with designing appropriate instructional plans for students with exceptionalities
10. Engages in collaboration with teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders
11. Deliver relevant and timely professional development to school personnel
12. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of area community support services available to students; inform students and/or parents to these resources as necessary
13. Stay informed about current trends, research, and legislation in the field of special education, and disseminate relevant information to stakeholders
14. School psychologists may be assigned to other building or district-level teams (e.g. Emotional Support Team, Professional Development Committee, and/or Building Leadership Teams)
15. Completes other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and/or Board of Directors

Position Location, Hours, Supervision, Salary and Benefits

• Worksite is assigned by SKACD administration; to be discussed at the time of hiring and reviewed annually; expectation of travel between multiple worksites
• The position will follow a 10-month contract (w/ opportunity for additional work during the summer)
• The position will follow the school calendar of the assigned work site (or as directed by SKACD administration)
• Working hours will be 8am - 4pm (with a 1-hour lunch break)
• Reports to the SKACD 613 administration and/or assigned building principal(s)
• The position may be responsible for supervision, evaluation, and training of paraprofessionals
• An overview of salary and benefit information is available at www.skacd.com/benefits

Position Requirements

• Education:
  • Education specialist degree (or equivalent) in school psychology or related field
• Licensure: 
  • KSDE-issued teaching license with school psychology endorsement
• Other
  • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation
  • Must ensure relevant licensure remain in good standing during employment/contract period
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs