School Psychologist Job Opening

POSITION: School Psychologist (1.0 FTE Teacher Contract + 10 Extra Contract Days)

LOCATION: Marshall County Special Education Cooperative

PURPOSE:

Join our team to support students’ learning, social development, and mental and behavioral health using collaborative problem solving, assessment, data-based decision-making, and the delivery of evidenced-based interventions. Collaborate and consult with a team of educators, families, and other professionals to help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide a comprehensive range of services as described in the current standards from the National Association of School Psychologists. The school psychologist functions as part of the district’s Special Education Team. This team collaboratively provides specially designed instruction through implementation and monitoring of evidence-based behavioral and academic interventions for all students in need. The services provided should reflect the specific needs of the students, families, and schools served and address the following non-exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and expectations:

Data-Based Decision Making and Accountability

Utilize varied models and methods of assessment and data collection for identifying strengths and needs of individual students and the broader school community, developing effective services and programs, and measuring progress and outcomes.

Consultation and Collaboration

Consult and collaborate with colleagues, students, families and other stakeholders to promote effective implementation of services.

Interventions and Instructional Support to Develop Academic Skills

Use assessment and data collection methods and to implement and evaluate services that support cognitive and academic skills.

School-Wide Practices to Promote Learning

Develop and implement practices and strategies to create and maintain effective and supportive learning environments for children and others (e.g., positive behavior interventions and supports).

Preventive and Responsive Services

Promote services that enhance learning, mental and behavioral health, safety, and physical well-being through protective and adaptive factors and to implement effective crisis preparation, response, and recovery.

Family–School Collaboration Services

Implement and evaluate services that respond to culture and context and facilitate family and school partnerships and interactions with community agencies for enhancement of academic and social–behavioral outcomes for children.

Diversity in Development and Learning

Provide effective professional services that promote effective functioning for individuals, families, and schools with diverse characteristics, cultures, and backgrounds and across multiple contexts, with recognition that an understanding and respect for diversity in development and learning and advocacy for social justice are foundations for all aspects of service delivery.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified applicants will have completed an accredited graduate degree program at the specialist-level (e.g., Ed.S., M.A. + CAGS; M.A. + CAS; M.S./M.A.) or higher requiring a minimum of 60 graduate semester hours of study and a 1200 hour supervised internship in School Psychology, with a minimum of 600 hours in a school setting.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified applicants will hold or be eligible to obtain a valid School Psychologist license/certificate issued by the Kansas State Department of Education. School psychologists who hold the National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP) in addition to the required state certification/licensure, are encouraged to apply. See KSDE’s Licensure page for more information on credentialing requirements in Kansas.

WORKING CONDITIONS, ENVIRONMENT, AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   

Qualified applicants will possess good oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, problem solving, and consultation and collaboration skills. Oral and written communication is required for sharing information with staff and parents. Computer processing and data entry are required for this position. Visual acuity and hearing are required for the delivery of assessment, intervention, and consultation services. Occasional lifting of materials and equipment of less than 25 pounds and assisting with students may be required. The ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with multiple deadlines, a variety of people and personnel, and frequent interruptions is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

School psychologists have the opportunity to participate in various departmental and district-wide initiatives, including but not limited to serving on advisory groups or steering committees, and providing professional development and mentorship or supervision (depending on experience).

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Competitive salary and benefits to be determined based on education and experience. 

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POSTING DATE:

January 31, 2023

CLOSING DATE:

Open until filled 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

For more information about this position, please contact Mrs. Deb Hawkinson at dhawkinson@usd364.org or call at 785-562-5308 ext 2