Metro

School Psychologist – 1.0 FTE  – Kennedy Elementary & ECSE

Compensation:  Per the Ed MN Teachers Master Agreement

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines

• Completion of graduate program in School Psychology that is (a) approved by NASP (preferred) or (b) consistent with NASP’s Standards for Training and Field Placement Programs in School Psychology or (c) was accredited, at the time of the applicant’s graduation, by an agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Completion of supervised internship in school psychology, full-year preferred.
  Valid Minnesota License in School Psychology or eligible for license.
• National School Psychologist Certification (NCSP) or NCSP-eligible, preferred.
• Demonstrates continued professional development though course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.
• Other Info:  School psychologist interns are welcome to apply

Primary Job Functions:

• Coordinates school staff with child-find activities and Child Study Review Team (CSRT) Processes and Meetings, e.g., building pre-referral and referral process, early childhood screening, district assessments, and other agency referrals.
• Implements federal and state rules and laws according to district practice and procedure.
• Implements and maintain record keeping system that results in district compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Administers tests, observations and rating scales as per evaluation plan.
• Interprets evaluation results, verbally and in writing.
• Facilitates team meetings to discuss results, determine eligibility, and identify student needs.
• Integrates team’s evaluation findings in a comprehensive evaluation report that meets legal and professional standards.
• Develops IEP with team members.
• Educates staff on understanding of disabilities and the ways they may impact education – per Minnesota criteria.
• Lead staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating functional behavioral assessments, and behavior/academic interventions, etc. Consult with teachers regarding FBA Procedures, review, and as necessary conduct FBAs on students with high Behavior in your assigned building.
• Participates in data collection activities necessary to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions and progress.
  Serves as a liaison between Special Services Office and building sites – Communicates information from Special Services Office to buildings/programs and helps facilitate and lead Department Meetings at assigned site(s).
• Oversees special education processes at sites and programs.
• Develop plans and assist with crisis intervention at building and/or district levels and help facilitate social group skills as needed.
• Provide direct or in-direct related services to help meet the needs of students with education plans (IEPs and IFSPs).
• Works with students in crisis to help learn calming techniques, enabling students to problem solve on their own without assistance.
• Plans and provides training as needed at building levels.
• Other duties as assigned

Speech Language Pathologist,  Pinecrest Elementary (0.5 FTE)

Start Date:  August 2023

Salary & Benefits: Per Teacher’s Master Agreement 2021-2023 (found on Hastings Public Schools Website)

Responsibilities & Duties

Participate in a multidisciplinary team for evaluation/assessment of children, working closely with a child’s family, and in the development of integrated goals and outcomes for IEPs.
Deliver specialized speech/language services as outlined in IEPs and IFSPs
Implement a variety of service delivery models including: Small group
Individual in-person
Indirect/consultation
Educate parents and others regarding the provision of services
Utilize a variety of materials and teaching techniques including evidence-based practices
Consult with general education teachers, parents, other service providers to ensure the effective provision of services
Provide indirect and direct services to individual students on IEPs for students to receive meaningful benefit in the general ed. curriculum
Collaborate with educational staff about student needs and progress
Plan and conduct a system of continuous progress monitoring for each student on you caseload
Encourage and instruct parents and educational staff in appropriate methods to assist their child
Participate in meetings including IEP for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student’s goals/outcomes
Prepare documentation (evaluation, observations, progress reports) and maintain records as required and for compliance with district administrative policies, state and federal rules and regulations
Provide and maintain Third party billing documentation for eligible students
Provide IEP case management
Maintain confidentiality
Responsible to Director/Assistant Director of Special Services
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications  

Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Experience working with a wide variety of communication needs
Experience in due process procedures and paperwork including conducting evaluations/assessments, writing IEPs, progress monitoring and meeting facilitation
Excellent oral and written communication including report writing and family interview skills.
Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs
Knowledge of all due process requirements and strong computer skills
Ability to adapt equipment and materials for children with disabilities
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work with students, families, professionals and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Ability to interact with and maintain cooperative relationship with all levels of staff and the public

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with elementary age students as a Speech Language Pathologist
Experience working in a school or education setting
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-S/LP)

Application Procedure

Apply online at www.hastings.k12.mn.us
If you have questions, contact Tonia Humble, Assistant Director of Special Services, [email protected] or 651-480-7008