Website Mounds View Public Schools
Location: Valentine Hills Elementary
Position: School Psychologist
Work Schedule: Full-time, 186 Duty Days
Start Date: August 26, 2024
(Teachers are required to attend New Teacher Orientation on August 12-14.)
Pay: Steps and lanes are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement
Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance and other benefits as outlined in teacher benefit summary
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Current MN teaching license as a K-12 School Psychologist. Will consider intern candidates but prefer candidates with experience.
- Understanding of the psychometric properties of various test 3 Doctorate level instruments.
- Working knowledge of the principals, practices and ethical standards of School Psychology.
- Working knowledge of special education laws, rules and regulations and of district policies and procedures; and the - ability to apply these to help insure District compliance.
- Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents and other educational professionals regarding student concerns and problems.
- Ability to consult with school personnel in developing and implementing effective academic and behavioral interventions for students.
- The skill and ability to communicate - both orally and in writing
Responsibilities:
- Administer, score, analyze and interpret intellectual, academic, social/emotional/behavioral and other psychometric assessments.
- Conduct systematic observations and functional assessments.
- Interview parents, teachers and others to gather relevant data regarding student performance.
- Integrates all elements of assessment data into a cohesive whole for the purpose of resolving initial referral question(s) and determining eligibility for special education.
- Edits and finalizes the evaluation team written report.
- Communicates test results, conclusions and recommendations clearly and concisely through oral and written reporting to school staff, parents, and other service providers, as appropriate.
- Consults with school staff, administration and parents in resolving students’ academic, social, emotional and behavioral concerns.
- Collaborates with school staff and/or parents in developing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining behavioral and other interventions.
- Consults and collaborates with mental health, medical, social services and other community providers, as appropriate.
- Provides technical assistance to school staff and parents regarding behavior management, child development and special education procedures, as necessary and appropriate.
- Provides information to parents regarding the referral/assessment process, special education services available within the district, and their rights relative to special education.
- Functions as a member of the building-level Student Support Team for the purpose of reviewing referrals and determining appropriate actions.
- Provides direct and indirect services specified within students’ IEPs.
- Maintains an accurate record of student, parent and other contacts.
- Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, department and district meetings.
- Serves on District committees, task forces, work groups, etc., as requested.
- Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies.
- Other related duties as assigned.
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