School Psychologist

School Psychologist Position

The Warren County Educational Service Center is accepting applications for a full time school psychologist position for the  school year for Lakota School District. The school psychologist filling this position will develop and provide a full range of comprehensive school psychological services to students, families, and schools in compliance with local, state, and federal laws. They will provide a broad range of services to meet the academic and mental health needs of students in the district to which they are assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in response to intervention team processes and consults with team members
• Contributes to the psycho-educational evaluation and assessment for students to determine educational needs and eligibility for special education services
• Summarizes and interprets evaluation results and recommendations in written and verbal form in practical and understandable terms
• When needed, provides counseling services within the scope of training to individuals or groups of students
• May serve as a resource to districts and buildings in crisis situations
• When requested, develops, implements, and evaluates professional development opportunities for staff and/or families within the district they serve
• Maintains an adequate system of documentation and record keeping and meets deadlines for meetings, paperwork, and other responsibilities
• Networks and makes referrals to outside agencies, when appropriate, to meet the needs of the students and families with whom they are working
• Maintains confidentiality with regard to professional situations
• Communicates with WCESC supervisor and district personnel on issues that may arise
• Effectively utilizes technology to complete assigned duties
• Displays professionalism through appearance, behavior, and attendance

Qualifications:

Candidates must have at least a Masters Degree and hold a valid State Board of Psychology License and pass a background check.

Contract:

Beginning August  days in alignment with school calendar of district assignment

Salary:
Salary per WCESC salary schedule and is commensurate with experience $5,500 Signing Bonus

Please forward letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation and/or 3 reference contacts to Kathie Mac Neil.