Anticipated School Psychologist- Special Education Supplemental

Anticipated School Psychologist-Generous Special Education Supplemental and 3,000 sign on bonus

• • Would be willing to take a candidate working on licensure

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES(Direct or Consultative):

• Administer psychological and educational tests, conduct classroom observations and gather other information needed for evaluation and intervention planning.
• Consult and assist in the development and annual review of individual education programs. (including assistance with providing Prior Written Notice)
• Consult and assist teachers in developing and implementing effective classroom management and instructional techniques.
• Consult with teachers and parents regarding behavioral, emotional, and educational concerns.
• Makes referrals within the district for individuals requiring mental health, social work, or family support services. Makes referrals to appropriate community sources when further intervention or information is warranted.
• Assist in providing in-service to special and regular education staff to augment the necessary knowledge base for understanding and programming for exceptional students.
• Work with school and/or community agencies to facilitate students’ transition from one setting to another.
• Coordinate the evaluative placement and temporary program of transferring students by securing required records, gathering information from the previous school and participating in the review of the program placement and IEP.
• Coordinate the exchange of information among outside agencies dealing with students with disabilities or those referred for comprehensive evaluation.
• Assist in the provision of career education, work-study and other vocational education for exceptional students.

OTHER DUTIES:

• --Serve as case manager for all comprehensive evaluations, complete and compile all required forms and reports.
• --Conduct three-year reevaluations within compliance timelines.
• --Coordinate and collaborate on preschool and kindergarten screenings.
• --Attend professional development opportunities to strengthen IEP compliance, legal guidelines or anything that might support and strengthen this position.
• --Participate in mock and annual compliance file reviews.
• --Collaborate closely with the Director of Special Education, office staff and IEP Reviewer.

The District Office is prepared to answer any questions that you may have. Also feel free to visit our web site at  . Interested applicants please visit  or call/email Denise Schmidt, Tri-County Special Services Director at  

Tri-County Special Services Cooperative does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, or age when considering applications for employment. Any questions regarding the compliance with Title VI, Title IX, Americans with Disability Act, or Section 504 may be directed to the local Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached at , 120 East 6th Street, Larned, KS 67550, or the Kansas Title IX Coordinator who can be contacted at , 120 S.E. 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS , or to the Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education.

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Commensurate with experience.

Tri-County Special Education Services provides special education services to exceptional students for Larned, Pawnee Heights, and Kinsley/Offerle Kansas.