School Psychologist - Continuing

School Psychologist

Position:
School Psychologist, 1.0 FTE

Schedule:

7 hours/day and start/end times vary by building (between 7:20 a.m.

-4:00 p.m.);
Monday-Friday;
School Year + additional days (reference Appendix B-1)

Location:

Student Support Services assigns School Building Location(s)

Supervisor:
Department Director(s)

Position Type:
Certificated, Continuing. The district reserves the option to return to this pool for non-continuing, leave replacement positions. Candidates will be notified if they are being contacted regarding a non-continuing position.

Compensation: $59,028-$115,278/year depending on prior school district experience;
Up to ten years of comparable private-industry experience may be applied to salary placement with HR review/approval;
Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug))

Other Compensation:
View positions listed in CEA Appendices for details around additional days, etc.
· Professional Development and Supply Allocation Funds: The District will provide annually $700 per FTE employee for reimbursement of
1) Classes, conferences and/or workshops;
2) Purchase of work related materials (no gift cards may be purchased with these funds for any reason);
3) Certification Support
· New Certified Staff Funds:
The District will provide a one-time $400 per FTE reimbursement to new employees with one year or less previous teaching experience (includes substitute time) to support initial classroom setup and supply needs. Does not apply to partial year leave replacement contracts.

Benefits:
Paid leave;
If utilizing flexible hours/schedule, position hours must generate at least 630 work hours in the current school year for the following to apply:
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance; retirement plan; deferred compensation (DRS and TSA)

General Information

Cheney Public Schools is a rapidly growing district serving approximately 5,300 students and encompasses the towns of Cheney and Airway Heights, an expansive rural area, and a developing industrial and residential area on the West Plains. The District covers 380 square miles.

Cheney Public Schools is committed to high expectations and continuous progress for students, staff, and administration. The District provides a rich learning environment for all students, and the local community provides consistent and unwavering support for an extensive co-curricular program. Our mission states, "Cheney Public Schools exists to guarantee a safe and caring environment where ALL students learn at high levels and graduate with options for post-secondary education, careers, and civic engagement."

Cheney Public Schools utilizes the PLC process to drive student learning and success. School psychologists in Cheney Public Schools work in highly collaborative teams and participate in shared assessments and continual improvement in support of student learning growth. Cheney Public Schools Strategic Plan drives the work of the district. There are six priorities:
Student Safety, Student Well Being, Learning and Growth, Future Ready Outcomes, Exemplar School District, and Community and Facility Growth. The work of district school psychologists is integral to Learning and Growth, Future Ready Outcomes and Exemplar School District.

School Psychologists support student learning, social development, and mental and behavioral health using problem-solving, assessment, data-based decision-making, and the delivery of evidence-based interventions. School psychologists collaborate and consult with educators, families, and other professionals to help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students.

School psychologists provide a comprehensive range of services as described in the current standards from the National Association of School Psychologists. The school psychologist functions as part of the district's Student Support Services Team. This team collaboratively provides a multi-tiered system of supports through the implementation and monitoring of evidence-based behavioral and academic interventions for all students in need. The services provided reflect the specific needs of the students, families, and schools served and address the non-exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, expectations, and essential functions indicated below.

Participate as a contributing member of Special Education Team[s]. Evaluate individual students using a variety of instruments designed to assess cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive domains; document, score, analyze, and interpret results; disseminate findings to the Special Education Team and Evaluation Team providing implications/recommendations for student's educational environment and program. Observe, document, and analyze individual student's behavior in educational settings and develop plans which foster positive behavioral outcomes.

Provide counseling or…