Jefferson City School District
26-27 School Psychologist
Jefferson City School District, Jefferson City, Missouri, United States, 65109
POSITION TITLE:
School Psychology FLSA:
Exempt Professional QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have completed graduate coursework in school psychology, including psychological and academic assessment of children, behavioral and academic interventions, and consultation with teachers and parents. Applicants must provide evidence of meeting coursework requirements through official transcripts. Applicants must possess appropriate state teacher certification as a school psychologist. Experience in the public school setting is preferred. REPORTS TO:
Assistant Superintendent of Special Services TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Teacher calendar days plus 16 additional days and benefits provided according to Board policy. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Administer cognitive assessments, social/emotional/behavioral assessments, and other tests required to determine eligibility for special services. Provide written reports of assessment for student evaluations. Collaborate with building and support staff throughout the district to meet the needs of students. Serve on building Tier 1 teams and provide insight into data analysis/summary, student development, interventions, quality instruction, etc. Make recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent of Special Services concerning the need to obtain additional medical or psychological evaluation. Participate as an IEP team member with functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans and/or in the manifestation determination process. Collaborate with outside agencies, parents and teachers to meet the needs of students. Review student records for the screening and evaluation process of students. Be a member of the building level diagnostic team on assessments of all students who are suspected to have disabilities. This may include gathering historical data on the student, administering IQ tests, projective testing, observations, clinical interviews, and adaptive assessments. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide academic and social/emotional/behavioral interventions as needed. Be a member of the Student Support Team in a building when requested. Plan and implement in-service sessions on behavioral strategies and interventions. Plan and implement staff development with district and building staff on new and revised testing instruments. Research new intervention strategies and new assessments in the areas of instructional strategies, behavior management, behavioral intervention plans and emotional disabilities. Other duties as assigned by the administration. CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources 315 E Dunklin Street Jefferson City MO 65101 573-659-3013 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
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School Psychology FLSA:
Exempt Professional QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have completed graduate coursework in school psychology, including psychological and academic assessment of children, behavioral and academic interventions, and consultation with teachers and parents. Applicants must provide evidence of meeting coursework requirements through official transcripts. Applicants must possess appropriate state teacher certification as a school psychologist. Experience in the public school setting is preferred. REPORTS TO:
Assistant Superintendent of Special Services TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Teacher calendar days plus 16 additional days and benefits provided according to Board policy. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Administer cognitive assessments, social/emotional/behavioral assessments, and other tests required to determine eligibility for special services. Provide written reports of assessment for student evaluations. Collaborate with building and support staff throughout the district to meet the needs of students. Serve on building Tier 1 teams and provide insight into data analysis/summary, student development, interventions, quality instruction, etc. Make recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent of Special Services concerning the need to obtain additional medical or psychological evaluation. Participate as an IEP team member with functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans and/or in the manifestation determination process. Collaborate with outside agencies, parents and teachers to meet the needs of students. Review student records for the screening and evaluation process of students. Be a member of the building level diagnostic team on assessments of all students who are suspected to have disabilities. This may include gathering historical data on the student, administering IQ tests, projective testing, observations, clinical interviews, and adaptive assessments. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide academic and social/emotional/behavioral interventions as needed. Be a member of the Student Support Team in a building when requested. Plan and implement in-service sessions on behavioral strategies and interventions. Plan and implement staff development with district and building staff on new and revised testing instruments. Research new intervention strategies and new assessments in the areas of instructional strategies, behavior management, behavioral intervention plans and emotional disabilities. Other duties as assigned by the administration. CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources 315 E Dunklin Street Jefferson City MO 65101 573-659-3013 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
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