School Psychologist - Elementary

Overview

School Psychologist - 1.0 FTE - Pinecrest and McAuliffe Elementary Schools  school year)

Compensation/Benefit Information

• Salary Range per the  Teacher Master Agreement: $50,951 - $88,905
• This position is benefit eligible. Please see the Teacher Master Agreement for details.

Qualifications

• Completion of graduate program in School Psychology that is
  • (a) approved by NASP (preferred) or
  • (b) consistent with NASP's Standards for Training and Field Placement Programs in School Psychology or
  • (c) accredited, at the time of the applicant's graduation, by an agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Completion of supervised internship in school psychology, full-year preferred.
• Valid Minnesota License in School Psychology or eligible for license through the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
• National School Psychologist Certification (NCSP) or NCSP-eligible, preferred.
• Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.

Other Info

• School psychologist interns are welcome to apply

Essential Functions

• Coordinates with school staff for child-find activities and CSRT processes and meetings, e.g., building pre-referral and referral process, early childhood screening, district assessments, and other agency referrals.
• Implements federal and state rules and laws according to district practices and procedures.
• Implements and maintains a record keeping system that results in district compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Administers tests, observations and rating scales as per evaluation plan.
• Interprets evaluation results, verbally and in writing.
• Facilitates team meetings to discuss results, determine eligibility, and identify student needs.
• Integrates team's evaluation findings in a comprehensive evaluation report that meets legal and professional standards.
• Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with team members.
• Educates staff on understanding of disabilities and the ways they may impact education, per Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) criteria.
• Leads staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating functional behavioral assessments (FBA) and behavior/academic interventions. Consults with teachers regarding FBA procedures, review, and, as necessary, conducts FBAs on students with high behavior in your assigned building.
• Participates in data collection activities necessary to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions and progress.
• Serves as a liaison between the Special Services office and building sites. Communicates information from the Special Services department to buildings/programs and helps facilitate and lead department meetings at assigned site(s).
• Oversees special education processes at sites and programs.
• Develops plans and assist with crisis intervention at building and/or district levels and help facilitate social group skills as needed.
• Provides direct or indirect related services to help meet the needs of students with education plans.
• Works with students in crisis to help learn calming techniques, enabling students to problem solve on their own without assistance.
• Plans and provides training as needed at building levels.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Director/Supervisor of Special Services, and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note

• The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
• Note:
  
  Hastings uses the Digital Assessment Library for Schools (DALS) which allows access to online rating scales through Q-global and electronic testing through Q-interactive.

Application Procedure

• Apply online tings.k12.mn.us
• If you have questions, contact Deanna Gronseth, Director of Special Services: dgronseth or