School Psychologist

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC):

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Role Overview:

This dynamic role gives practitioners the opportunity to move beyond traditional evaluation work and make a meaningful impact every day. You’ll support students through social‑emotional development, behavioral and academic interventions, small‑group services, and MTSS initiatives. Success in this position requires confidence in high‑pressure behavioral situations and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students who bring a wide range of learning styles and experiences.

You will serve the juvenile correctional facilities in Pendleton, Logansport, and LaPorte, with occasional travel to each site. Candidates may live anywhere in Indiana and will report to one facility or to Central Office.

The salary range for this position typically starts at $59,800.00 to $75,000.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems through meetings, staffing's, and case conferences.
• Help others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior.
• Strengthen working relationships between teachers, parents, and service providers in the community.
• Evaluate eligibility for special services.
• Assess academic skills and aptitude for learning.
• Determine social-emotional developmental and mental health status through personality testing.
• Evaluate learning environments.
• Prepare written reports for those students tested.
• Provide psychological counseling to help resolve interpersonal or family problems that interfere with school performance.
• Work directly with children and their families to help resolve problems in adjustment and learning.
• Promote tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity within the school community.
• Collaborate with school staff and community agencies to provide services directed at improving psychological and physical health.
• Develop partnerships with parents and teachers to promote healthy school environments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of academic and behavior management programs.
• Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions

The job profileis not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive…