Piper USD 203 has an anticipated opening for a School Psychologist for the 24-25 school year. Interested applicants should complete the online application and include a letter of interest, resume, three current reference letters, and a copy of current license or transcripts. Position will remain open until filled.

 

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a NCATE approved program in School Psychology
• Hold or be eligible for a valid license issued by the Kansas State Department of Education in School Psychology
• Experience in direct services to children, adolescents, and families in a school setting preferred

 

Base salary: Commensurate with experience and education based on the salary schedule in the Piper Teachers Association Negotiated Agreement. Full single health insurance paid. 

 

Job Goal: To promote the student’s sense of self, treats or assists in treating any psychological or mental health problems, and evaluates students’ needs, abilities, and skills.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Assess an individual child’s needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
• Provide written reports of assessment for student evaluations.
• Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information. Reevaluate, as appropriate, to determine extent of progress and effectiveness of therapy.
• Performing diagnostic assessment on students with special needs.
• Collaborate with building and support staff throughout the District to meet the needs of students.
• Participate and contribute as an IEP team member with functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans and/or in the manifestation determination process.
• Collaborate with outside agencies, parents and teachers as needed to improve the students’ performance both in the classroom and at home.
• Provide group and direct individual lessons through a variety of methods up to and including classroom presentations, co-teaching in a general education setting, and social skill development as needed.
• Serve on the Student Intervention Team or SIT.
• Identify resources to support students and families.
• Maintains confidential records and adheres to all district, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Implement all procedures to meet compliance standards.
• Adhere to the ethical standards, codes of the profession, established rules and regulations, and laws governing special education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and in accordance with the Board  of Education Policies and Procedures. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer