Southeast

Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, motivated School Psychologist position serving schools within the Education District. This position is 1.0 FTE. This position may be provided virtually.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Conducts psychological assessments; evaluates students for special education/section 504 needs, educational skills, social skills and emotional status
• Designs and facilitates programs for children at-risk for failure within the typical learning environment
• Facilitates communication between teachers, administrators, parents and students to find solutions to academic, behavioral, and mental health problems; assists others to understand child issues.
• Provides psychological counseling; helps students, families and school manage crisis situations to minimize their effect on the learning and mental capacity of the child
• Evaluates the effectiveness of academic and behavioral management programs being used; disseminates research for use in evaluations and programs
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and create Behavior Intervention Plans
• Provide leadership to staff and administration in the areas of Multi-Tier Systems of support (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RtI), and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Facilitate data-team (screening/progress monitoring) and child-study team (individual problem-solving) meetings

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Must demonstrate the ability to coordinate special education/section 504 services and comply with special education/section 504 rules and due process requirements
• Must demonstrate knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) (RtI/PBIS) and various evidence-based practices

Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent of the School District served and/or HVED Executive Director.
Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications Profile:

• Certification/License: School Psychologist
• Minnesota State Certification as a School Psychologist
• Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Education:Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching
• assignment.
• Master’s Degree in Psychology.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Experience:
Successful prior School Psychologist experience preferred.

Equipment:
Uses standard office equipment such as computer/laptop, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements:
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. This position may be done virtually as well.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary Range:  $50,185 – $82,165 plus competitive benefits package.  Based on years of experience and credentials.

FLSA Status:       Exempt

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 12 School Districts and three Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has a Setting IV Behavior Program, Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL) that provides programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services.  Along with the SAIL programs, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a program named for Specialized Programming, Education, Comprehensive Therapy and other Resources for their Unique Minds (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Hokah. HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great and growing organization!

HVED is seeking a professional, self-motivated Behavior Specialist to join the Mental Health Practitioner/Behavior Specialist team. These applicants will be trained and competent in designing and implementing positive behavioral interventions and support to member district teachers and/or HVED’s Level IV Behavior and Autism program(s). District and program assignments are based on a combination of geographic location, student caseloads and district needs, as well as team and employee preferences.

Qualifications:

The Education District requires an applicant to have one or more of the following licensure:

• Licensed Special Education Teacher, preferably in Emotional or Behavior Disorders (EBD). Other Special Education licensure are considered.
• Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Counselor, or Board Certification Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Other degrees and licensure may be considered if the individual is skilled in behavioral analysis, functional assessment and crisis intervention.
• Experience in child behavior and intervention experience strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to travel between HVED programs and member school district(s).

Competencies:

•  Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess ability to problem-solve
• Must possess ability to coordinate with others and lead teams when necessary
• Knowledgeable in interpreting and supporting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs)
• Familiar with PBSP (Positive Behavior Support Plan) and BIPs (Behavior Intervention plans)

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

•  Provide classroom and behavioral supports for students through analyzing data to identify inappropriate behaviors, planning, implementing and tracking individual behavioral plans.
• Identify barriers to successful transition and facilitate transition plans.
• Assist IEP teams in problem-solving and creating plans to manage behaviors that affect a student’s learning.
• Become a certified CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Trainer and facilitate CPI initial and refresher courses for HVED employees and member district employees.
• Provide a comprehensive approach to behavior management that includes evaluation, data collection, interventions and regular monitoring to produce socially significant improvement in children’s behavior.

Employment Start Date:

Immediate
Travel Requirements:

Travel among the HVED programs, member districts and HVED District Office required.
Working Conditions:

Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.

Salary/Benefits:  Competitive salary and benefits package.  Based on years of experience and credentials.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 12 School Districts and three Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has a Setting IV Behavior Program, Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL) that provides programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services.  Along with the SAIL programs, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a program named for Specialized Programming, Education, Comprehensive Therapy and other Resources for their Unique Minds (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Hokah. HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great and growing organization!