Psychology

TITLE:

School Psychologist, Special Services

REPORTS TO:

Special Education Director

Location:

District Wide

Start Date:

2026/2027 School Year / August 2026  

Contract Days:
188 plus up to five additional days

Salary:
$47,295.

- $52,717.00 DOE &

                      $3,750 Stipend for National Certified School Psychologist

Certified/TRS

Belgrade School District Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision plans and District contribution

Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance District Paid

State retirement package becomes fully vested after five years

403B matching funds up to 1.25% of Annual Salary

Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP’s)

Paid Leave

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Essential

Job Duties:

To provide the District comprehensive services that help students succeed

academically, behaviorally, socially and emotionally. These services

should be delivered as a part of a seamless continuum that supports all

students, teachers, parents and other family members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The School Psychologist provides services to children, parents, teachers, administrators, paraprofessional staff; community agencies and the school system through a variety of special and unique methods. These services may include:

1. Assisting with data-based decision making at various levels of need. This may encompass system-level or team-level problem-solving wherein different strengths and needs are identified, addressed, an evaluated using-appropriate and consistent research based methods and/or data.

2. Consultation, which is a cooperative problem-solving process in which the psychologist, upon request, works with parents and other professionals to gather information about and define a problem, develop and implement a solution, and evaluate its effectiveness. The process encompasses:

A. Working with parents to assist in understanding the learning and adjustment processes of children and referral to community and school resources as appropriate. May serve as liaison between the school, the family, and the selected community resource where therapeutic and/or academic services are provided.

B. Collaborating with teachers in the development and implementation of classroom strategies and interventions designed to facilitate student learning and to overcome learning and behavior disorders. Planning with school administrators regarding appropriate learning objectives for children, developmental and remedial programs for students in regular and special school programs, and the development of educational interventions.

C. Participation in Evaluation Report Team Meetings as mandated by law, and at other individual and team conferences, including Student Assistance Teams, as appropriate.

3. Collaboration with school administrators and teachers regarding school climate and classroom environment in relation to the impact of that environment on student learning and behavior.

4. Psycho-educational assessment to identify specific learning, developmental, emotional and behavioral problems. This generally includes case study evaluation, recommendations for educational strategies or placement, and periodic re-evaluations.

5. Completing Functional Behavioral Assessments as needed.

6. Psychological Counseling and other therapeutic techniques with children including the development of behavioral interventions in collaboration with other team members.

7. Participation in the developments of in-service training to district staff.

8. Participation in the design of research projects which may include:

A. Defining the program needs of children in the local school district.

B. Ascertaining the validity and usefulness of psycho-educational tool and procedures.

C. Ascertaining the degree of behavioral change brought about through the provision of various types of psychological and educational services.

9. Documentation and record keeping required to fulfill above functions.

10. Related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

* Skill in classroom instruction.

* Skill in adhering to safety practices.

* Skill in operating equipment used in a classroom…