Certified: School Psychologist 2024-25 School year

Position Information

USD 204 is currently accepting applications for School Psychologists for the 2024-25 school year.

The successful candidate must be Licensed by KSDE as a PreK-12 School Psychologist by August 2024.

Benefits

• Currently the District pays towards the health insurance premium per month with the insurance the District provides.
• Participation in the 125 Cafeteria Plan is available.
• Discounted YMCA Membership with workout rebate
• District Child Care on school days for a reasonable cost with payroll deduction.

Job Description

USD 204 Position Description

School Psychologist

Purpose Statement

The job of School Psychologist is done for the purpose/s of completing evaluations and functional behavior analyses for students with academic, behavioral, social or emotional needs in order to determine individual plans in the general education and special education settings.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and manages the special education, referral, eligibility, and placement process.
• Collects, analyzes, interprets, and reports academic and behavioral data to make decisions about interventions.
• Provides support to students to promote social emotional well-being and academic success through check- ins, responding to behavioral needs, progress monitoring, etc.
• Collaborates with teachers and parents to advocate for the unique academic/social emotional needs of students and creates plans to address and accommodate those needs.
• Administers standardized and/or informal assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Assesses students' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
• Communicates with students, parents, teachers, other personnel, and outside agencies for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts, providing requested information and developing plans for services.
• Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. school personnel, parents and guardians, medical personnel, social service and mental health agencies, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
• Coordinates with community agencies including medical, social service and mental health services for the purpose of determining appropriate interventions to meet the needs of specific students.
• Counsels students, parents and/or guardians regarding students' progress in relation to established objectives for the purpose of providing feedback to gain support in enhancing student success with school and home environment.
• Facilitates meetings and processes for the purpose of ensuring that state and federal guidelines are followed.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. student evaluations; various correspondence, memos, behavior plans, Medicaid billings, IEP plan recommendations, progress notes, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Research resources and methods (e.g. intervention techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' IEP goals.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the organization.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications,

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: psychology and educational principles; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability- based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

Reports to: Special Education Coordinator

Experience Two years practicum and internship(s).

Education Master's degree in School Psychology or related field.

Equivalency Per KSDE requirements to obtain license

Required Testing As required by KSDE for license

Continuing education and training As required by KSDE to maintain license

and as required by State and District to perform job duties

License Current Kansas Department of Education license in

School Psychology

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status Salary Range

Exempt Dependent on years of experience and education

FTE: 1.0

HOURS/DAY: 8

DAYS PER YEAR: Per Board of Education approved academic calendar

Anti Discrimination Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people, regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Any person having inquiries concerning USD 204's compliance with the regulation implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is directed to contact the Director of Human Resources/Data and Accountability Leticia A. Porter, Ph.D. [redacted] 2200 S. 138th St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012 [redacted]