Top 23 Educational psychology Jobs in Topeka, Ks

School Psychologist (SPED) - FY26-27
Topeka Public Schools —Topeka, KS
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Psychology
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Research Associate in Learning Maps
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- From $67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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School Psychologist
Soliant —Wakarusa, KS
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- School experience
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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ProCare Therapy —Wakarusa, KS
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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K-12 School Psychologist
Soliant —Wakarusa, KS
- $45 - $55 an hour
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
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Research Associate in Learning Maps & Operational Research
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- From $67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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School Psychologist - Leave Position
Pediatric Developmental Services —Topeka, KS
- $46 - $55 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Therapist - Outpatient
Astra Mental Health and Recovery —Topeka, KS
- From $72,000 a year
- LMFT
- Clean driving record
- Doctoral degree
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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Lawrence Unified School District —Lawrence, KS
- $51,000 - $82,942 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Math
- Children
Therapist - WRAP - School Based
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Inc —Lawrence, KS
- From $49,600 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Assistant Professor (Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology)
Washburn University —Topeka, KS
- Background check
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Lilac Center —Topeka, KS
- Up to $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Quality Assurance Clinician
Astra Mental Health and Recovery —Topeka, KS
- From $72,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
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Fully Licensed Therapist
Lilac Center —Topeka, KS
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
- Clinic
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Human Services Counselor
State of Kansas - Dept for Children and Families —Shawnee County, KS
- $24.11 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
OASIS Clinic Student Hourly Office Assistant
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- Online Application
- Microsoft Word
- Office
- University
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Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation —Mayetta, KS
- $20.47 - $23.54 an hour
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) matching
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School Psychologist (SPED) - FY26-27

Topeka Public Schools -
Topeka, KS

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Job Details

Qualifications

Psychology of education

Full Job Description

Reports To: Coordinator of School Psychology

Summary:

The school psychologist promotes the student’s sense of self, treats or assists in treating any psychological or mental health problems, and evaluates students’ needs, abilities, and skills.

Position Purpose:

School Psychologists employed by Topeka Public Schools are mental health professionals licensed by the Kansas Department of Education. School Psychology services involve direct and indirect work with all students, with a focus on those students who have exceptionalities and/or are at-risk.

School Psychologists work with parents, teachers, and other school professionals to ensure students have access to a free and appropriate education, and to meet students’ academic, emotional, and behavioral needs by:

Applying knowledge and skills when working with students with exceptionalities and their families, individually or in groups, for the purpose of promoting positive educational experiences.
Participating in comprehensive evaluations to identify and assess factors that may affect a student’s ability to learn.
Identifying home, school, and community factors in the life of an exceptional student that may impact his/her education.
Collaborating with family, school, and community agencies to enable a student to receive maximum benefit from his/her educational program.

Qualifications:

Certification by the Kansas State Department of Education in School Psychology required.
Experience in direct services to children, adolescents, and families in school settings preferred.
ESOL preferred

Physical/Emotional Requirements: The incumbent may be required to use the below requirements during any part of the working day.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to interact with staff and to meet demands from several people.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Family Contacts

Interviews student’s family members to discuss their student’s developmental and educational adjustment
Identifies resources to support the student and family
Works with parents to facilitate support of their student’s school adjustment
Serves as a liaison between home and school
Assists parents and other adult caregivers with the development and implementation of behavior change programs

Collaboration

Facilitates decision-making and collaboration, and fosters a commitment to quality, effective services for all children and families
Possesses positive interpersonal skills
Presents and disseminates information to diverse audiences
Facilitates team meetings
Uses effective conflict-resolution strategies
Collaborates with school personnel, parents, and the community in the aftermath of crises
Routinely accesses community and district resources to address behavioral, learning, mental, and physical difficulties
Must complete all Special Education paperwork including IEPs and Medicaid billing.

Collection and Analysis of Information/Data

Systematically collects information to identify strengths and needs of students and uses the information to make decisions regarding educational programming
Collects data on individual students, families, educational and health programs, classroom environments, and so forth
Uses data to design, implement, and evaluate effective direct and indirect intervention services
Supports Student Improvement Team with interventions, progress monitoring, and data analysis

Evaluation, Assessment and Research

Evaluates the components of environments that facilitate or impede learning or behavioral changes and identifies how environmental factors and students’ characteristics interact to affect academics and social/behavioral outcomes
Administers, scores, and interprets individual tests of cognition, achievement, and social or emotional development
Helps staff develop appropriate cognitive and academic goals for children
Incorporates knowledge of diversity when assessing, designing, and implementing academic and social/behavioral needs in order to determine appropriate interventions
Assists staff in identifying what is needed for students to succeed and which instructional or other modifications are required to address student difficulties
Knowledgeable of various psychological and educational assessment methods
Knowledgeable of methods that link assessment results with intervention
Identifies and recognizes behaviors that are precursors to academic, behavioral, and serious personal difficulties
Knowledgeable of current research and effective data-driven decision-making and problem-solving processes

Developing and Assisting with Student and Classroom Interventions

Incorporates appropriate strategies when developing intervention programs that facilitate successful transitions of children from one environment to another environment
Provides consultation, behavior assessments, behavior interventions, and counseling services
Develops methodologies, such as conflict resolution and social problem-solving/decision-making approaches, that assist teachers and families in teaching pro-social behavior
Assists children in developing behaviors that support effective learning

Crisis Intervention

Assists schools with crisis intervention
Provides psychological first aid to students and staff

Policies, Practices and Procedures

Assists staff in designing, implementing, and evaluating policies and practices in areas such as discipline, problem-solving, instructional support, staff training, program evaluation, transition plans, grading, retention, and home-school partnerships
Assists in the development of policies and procedures to promote safe and violence free schools
Maintains up-to-date records
Follows due process guidelines in all decisions affecting students
Maintains confidential records of evaluations and assessments
Follows due process guidelines in all decisions affecting students
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign

Language Skills

Reads, analyzes, and interprets general educational reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations
Communicates clearly and concisely both in oral and written form

Terms of Employment:

9 months; salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluation of certified employees.

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