School Psychologist

All interested applicants must have an application on . EOE.

Current teachers must complete the transfer form within five calendar days of receipt of the posting. The transfer form is attached to the HR Job Notification email.

The function of the position is to perform psycho-educational tasks as assigned by the Coordinator of Special Education and Alternative Education Programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following duties.

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• Evaluates individual children’s levels of intellectual and academic functioning, social, and affective development and reports the major findings and recommendations.
  
• Serves as consultant and makes recommendations to parents, teachers, and administrators regarding the psychological and educational needs of individual students.
  
• Meets with parents of children evaluated, where deemed advisable, to communicate the results of psycho-educational assessment.
  
• Serves as liaison between the district, I.U. 13, and other outside agencies as necessary.
  
• Provides leadership with curriculum for exceptional children by reviewing planned courses grade by grade and recommending revisions.
  
• Assists in providing ongoing education to administration and faculty regarding services to exceptional students.
  
• Participates in the interviewing and selection of new personnel for the division.
  
• Develops budget for psychologist division and supervises psychologist interns.
  
• Serves as member of IST teams and performs other job-related duties as appropriate.
  
• Maintains an optimum relationship with other staff members by being courteous and respecting confidentiality.
  

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• School psychologist certification required.
  
• Ability to relate to and function effectively with people of varying backgrounds and positions.
  
• Effective communication skills and positive, professional attitude toward duties and responsibilities.
  
• High personal esteem, tactful, highly confidential, flexible, excellent technical skills, highly organized, caring, excellent listener. xcfaprz
  

Special Education Required: No.

Grades served: 7-12.

Competencies, Tools & Technologies: Counseling, Microsoft Teams, Time Management.