School Psychologist-Senior; Project

Introduction

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin. Our mission is to advance equitable, transformative, and sustainable educational experiences that develop learners, schools, libraries, and communities in Wisconsin. Working at DPI offers you the opportunity to build on our long‑standing commitment to public education so that students are learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities.

At DPI, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our organizational values, which include belonging, integrity, love, humility, and honor. These values guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. When employees are respected and valued for who they are and staff are held accountable for demonstrating that respect to others, we believe it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

Our employees enjoy an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote wellness.

The School Psychologist‑Senior provides a range of services and duties selected and adapted to the unique educational, psychological, emotional, mental health communication needs of justice‑involved youth. Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, the incumbent will conduct psychological, educational and vocational assessments and diagnosis, provide counseling, connect with community resources, and consult with staff and parents/caregivers. This position will be located on the campus of the Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center in Madison, Wisconsin, and will be funded through a federal innovation grant entitled, “Transforming systems so that justice‑involved youth can thrive: A multilevel system of reintegration supports.”

The incumbent will work as a member of the team responsible for implementing T3.

This position is in classification School Psychologist‑Senior. Depending on qualifications, the salary will be between $30.00 – $43.66 per hour (approximately $36,192 – $52,671 per year prorated for the .58 FTE). For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at the time of hire. This position is in pay schedule 12, range 63.

A one‑year probationary period will be required.

This position offers excellent benefits. The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Project position
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Project positions are eligible for benefits, including health insurance, but the incumbent does not attain permanent civil service status. The funding for this project position ends November 30, 2029. Wisconsin residency is required for project positions.

Special notes: This position will work first‑shift hours between Monday through Friday.

Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a School Psychologist (61 or 62) with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. To be eligible for this licensure, a candidate must meet all the requirements outlined by DPI, including holding a Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited university, college, or professional school.

For more information on licensure requirements and licensure application procedures, please refer to the following DPI resources:

• School Psychologist Licensure Information
• Pupil Services Licensing Pathways
• Application Directions for Pupil Service Professionals

The position is headquartered at Mendota Juvenile Treatment Facility (301 Troy Drive) in Madison, WI. Employees are required to report to 201 W. Washington Ave. in Madison, WI, on their first day of employment. Reimbursement for traveling to or from the employee’s headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.). This position requires in‑person…