Elementary Psychologist-Morse/Sunset Ridge Elementary

School Psychologist

Purpose Statement

The job of School Psychologist is done for the purpose/s of completing evaluations and functional behavior analyses for students with academic, behavioral, social or emotional needs in order to determine individual plans in the general education and special education settings.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and manages the special education and Section 504 referral, eligibility, and placement process.
• Develops, monitors, and troubleshoots RtI system development and practices.
• Collects, analyzes, interprets, and reports academic and behavioral data to make decisions about interventions.
• Provides support to students to promote social emotional well-being and academic success through check-ins, counseling/mentoring, responding to behavioral needs, progress monitoring, etc.
• Collaborates with teachers and parents to advocate for the unique academic/social emotional needs of students and creates plans to address and accommodate those needs.
• Provides professional development/coaching around academic and behavioral data to promote systems-wide change.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Experience:      Two years practicum and internship(s).

Education:       Masters degree in School Psychology or related field.

Equivalency:

Required Testing                                              Certificates and Licenses

                                                                        National Certification in School Psychology

Continuing Educ./ Training                               Clearances

                                                                        Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

                                                                        Kansas Certification of Health

FLSA Status                             Approval Date                                       Salary Grade

Exempt

Salary Information