Temporary School Psychologist FTE - Student Services

Position: Temporary School Psychologist - .50 FTE - Student Services

Open until filled. This is a half‑time, temporary position that will begin in early December and run through June 11, 2026.

Application Process Current District Regular Employees

Submit your interest letter in Talent Ed/Recruit & Hire.

External Applicants (Including Substitutes and District Coaches)

Submit an electronic application through Talent Ed/Recruit & Hire (link on District website or  ).

• Cover letter addressed to Kelly Running, Director of Special Education.
• Current resume.
• Three (3) recent letters of reference.
• Copy of your license or proof of licensure.
• Official college transcripts will be required upon hire.

Job Purpose Statement

The School Psychologist works under the direction of the Director of Special Education and will work at various district locations. The job of “School Psychologist” is done for the purpose of assessing students’ intellectual and mental functional levels; providing information for program development and student placement; developing behavior plans; and providing information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel.

Essential

Job Functions

• Assesses student’s functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student’s functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
• 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.
• Counsels students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Facilitates communication between students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Facilitates meetings (e.g., IEP conferences, parent meetings, in‑services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student’s functional goals.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Manages assigned special grants and/or projects for the purpose of ensuring that specifications (e.g., budget, reports, goals, etc.) are achieved.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g., parent conferences, in‑service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Prepares documentation (e.g., evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics related to area of professional expertise in psychology for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues.
• Researches resources and methods (i.e., intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for addressing students’ specific needs.
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the needs of the students and the expectations of the district.
• Supervises interns for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum.

Other Job Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Experience Required

Prior job‑related experience working with children, birth to age 21.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required

• Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application, relevant education codes, state and district policies.
• Skills to apply assessment instruments, intervene in crisis situations, provide counseling, interpret test data, and communicate effectively.
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, be flexible, work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community, work independently, maintain…