SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST/BUILDING LEAD, OH ANDERSON ELEMENTARY (3rd-5th)
Date of Availability: 2023-2024
Position is full-time, for the 2023-2024 school year and part of the teacher bargaining unit and based at OH Anderson Elementary School. Salary and benefits part of the Master Agreement.
Job Summary:
Mahtomedi Public Schools is seeking a talented School Psychologist to join our team at OH Anderson elementary school. Candidates with leadership experience or potential are preferred as this position also serves as the building/department lead and works closely with the building principals and the Director of Student Support Services. An additional stipend is provided for performing building lead responsibilities. This position typically has 30 evaluations per year.
Professional Support:
- Regular connection and collaboration with other district school psychologists
- Support and consultation from the building and district administrative team
- Weekly Special Education Leadership Team meetings with Director of Student Support Services
- Opportunities to attend professional development and conferences
- New staff mentorship program, including time to meet regularly with a mentor
Qualifications:
Applicants who will hold the following credentials by August 28, 2023 are welcome to apply. We will work with applicants whose license is in process.
- Minnesota Teacher License: School Psychologist
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts psychological assessments, functional behavioral analysis
- Facilitates communication between teachers, administrators, parents and students to find solutions to academic, behavioral, and mental health problems
- Provides psychological counseling based on IEP goals and objectives
- Evaluates the effectiveness of academic and behavioral management programs being used; disseminates research for use in evaluations and programs
- Provide leadership to staff and administration in the areas of Multi-Tier Systems of support (MTSS)
- Facilitate data-team (screening/progress monitoring) and child-study team (individual problem-solving) meetings
- Building’s contact person for communication between buildings or programs
- Serve as knowledgeable resource for team members regarding due process rules and procedures
- Collaborate with building administration to identify building specific special education needs and plan to address these needs
- Complete additional duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services
Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.