School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Eagle Ridge Academy is a Tuition-Free Classical, College-Preparatory Charter School serving students and families in grades K-12. Eagle Ridge offers an academically rigorous education that uses a time-tested, Classical, liberal arts curriculum. Eagle Ridge Academy seeks a well-spoken individual with a gift for teaching who is passionate about the mission, philosophy, and pedagogy of Eagle Ridge Academy. Qualified applicants will have the ability to develop positive rapport with students, parents, and colleagues. They will have knowledge of particular learning styles along with the skill to meet the academic, social, and emotional growth needs of students.

About the Special Education Department at Eagle Ridge Academy:

· Separate Special Education licensed staff salary scale

· Due Process secretary (schedules meetings, mails paperwork to families and maintains due process files)

· Professional development opportunities

· IEP meetings scheduled within contract hours

· Department meetings held within contract hours

· Special Services Coordinator and Director of Special Services on-site full time

Responsibilities:

· Conduct and carry out due process actions relating to student evaluations

· Collect and complete written evaluation reports

· Conduct required testing/protocols for special education evaluations

· Collaborate with special education and general education teachers in order to understand environmental influences on students being assessed

· Maintain appropriate student data and other records and complete/submit reports as required.

· Maintains materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.

· In cooperation with 504 Coordinator, classroom teachers and Director of Special Services, support 504 process as needed.

· Promotes a problem-solving process with teachers and other staff for the purpose of capacity building and child find

· Research evidence-based practices to provide solutions in a problem-solving process

· Communicates effectively with teacher(s) or other staff as assigned for the purpose of promoting continuous improvement of individual student goals

· Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree and applicable MN teaching license.

Salary Range: $48,909-$106,848
Job Type : Full-time, 186 days
Benefits: Medical, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, PERA  or TRA pension