School Psychologist XA

Psychologist

Full-Time: 190 Day Contract Contract

Start Date:

August 2026 Monday - Friday Professional Salary Grade Y: $76,355 minimum - $108,233 maximum base + Benefits

Laramie County School District #1

The job of Psychologist is done for the purpose of measuring and interpreting the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children; interpreting results of psychological studies; interpreting and applying State and Federal codes; and developing strategies and interventions to address the special education needs of eligible students.

This job reports to the Building Principal and/or Special Education Supervisor.

• Administers and interprets standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assesses students' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
• Assists staff members, Director of Special Education and other administrators as requested (e.g. consulting with outside agencies, serving as administrative designee, providing team leadership and support, etc.) for the purpose of assuring legal requirements and continuity of programs.
• Communicates with students and/or parents and with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, nurse, probation officer, mental health agencies, police officers, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Coordinates with community agencies including medical, judicial, social service and mental health services for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students.
• Develops and monitors individual and school wide behavior plans, curriculum modifications, etc. for the purpose of implementing treatment and school improvement programs.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that State and Federal mandates are achieved.
• Implements district-wide program development and program evaluation (e.g. crisis intervention services, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring effective programs to assist children who experience physical, mental, social or emotional difficulties.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Manages and interprets data (e.g. educational, behavioral, social, etc.) for the purpose of directing the decision making process.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs leadership role in the implementation and coordination of changes in District policy and programs as they apply to individual schools (e.g. Response to Intervention, PBS, Professional Learning Communities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring District goals and mandates are achieved.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. extension requests, correspondence, memos, behavior plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, Psych Ed Summary, Psych Report, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provides consulting services to staff, students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Provides individual and group counseling to students with disabilities for the purpose of modifying behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Provides school and…