Southwest

Worthington District 518 has an opening for a licensed School Psychologist under the supervision of the Director of Special Education. Responsibilities include serving on the special education assessment team, completing psychological evaluations, and writing reports for students of all disabilities. The psychologist will also provide consultation services for staff concerning pre-referral and child find interventions. Experience working in a collaborative environment with students, families and staff is required. Candidates with strengths in good communication, collaboration and teamwork are preferred. Come join a knowledgeable and progressive evaluation team!  Hiring incentives available.  Remote work options available.

ResponsibilitiesConducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcoming psychological issues.
Conducts individual, group or facilitative therapy for students who’s diagnosed problems would benefit from behavior modification or differentiated instruction.
Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student’s abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
Attends problem solving meetings as needed for students with special needs.
Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and child psychology, conducts in-service programs as requested.
Assists with the school district’s dropout prevention efforts.
Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district    procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

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.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
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.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile Certification/License:
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 job assignment.
Master’s degree in psychology.

Experience
Successful prior experience preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Worthington School District to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.