School Psychologist (1.0 FTE)
Student Services
KEA Salary Schedule and Grade
$45,768-$89,433
10 Month, Full-time
Scope of Responsibilities
Actively participates as a member of building support teams to assist with data, programs, assessments, interventions, and problem-solving needs. Leads the multidisciplinary evaluation team, collects, analyzes, and interprets data, and participates in the special education identification process.
Performance Responsibilities
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Participates as a member of the building support team to assist all students in making academic progress. This includes serving as a data expert, assessment expert, and interventionist specialist utilizing Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RtI), and Positive Behavior & Literacy Supports (PBLS).
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Uses data-based decision making to lead a problem-solving model in dealing with student academic and behavioral concerns.
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Consults with principals, staff members, and parents/guardians to assist students in making academic progress.
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Aligns goals and objectives from the building team process to meet the needs of students; in addition, may make home visits to assist with information collection, family resources, evaluations and supports.
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Reviews, analyzes, and revises implementation plans and interventions, monitors the integrity of strategies and plans.
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Utilizes a variety of assessments to determine the need for special education services, Section 504 plans, functional behavioral assessments, or academic/ behavior plans.
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Provides analysis and interpretation of information and data in oral and written reports.
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Conducts Individualized Educational Planning Team (IEPT) and Section 504 Plan meetings; assists in ongoing review of academic and behavioral strategies for students.
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Explains due process procedures and safeguards to parents and school staff.
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Recommends and participates in the development of alternative academic and behavior strategies to general education staff, special education staff and parents/ guardians.
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Assists with district and state assessments for students with disabilities.
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Performs other duties as assigned by the administrator in Student Services or principal(s).
Minimum Qualifications
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Specialist degree in School Psychology
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School Psychologist License
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Possesses technology skills
Desirable Qualifications
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Successful experience working with a diverse population in an urban setting.
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Experience in leading problem-solving teams through data-based decision making, MTSS, RtI, PBIS, and research-based methods.
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Experience in developing academic and behavioral interventions
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Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
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Background in learning and behavior management
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Experience with training and monitoring the implementation of a variety of research-based programs.
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Experience in administering and interpreting a variety of assessments.
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Ability to develop and maintain acceptable relationships with school staff.
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Ability to clearly express ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
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Experience in counseling strategies and working with community agencies.
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Knowledge of Special Education law. Knowledge and experience in identifying
