School Psychologist​/School Psychological Examiner

Overview

POSITION: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST/SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINER  School Year

STATUS: PRN, up to 29 hours per week

PAY: $49/hour

REPORTS TO: Testing Supervisor

LOCATION: Testing in St. Louis City Charter Schools, private evaluations, and public schools outside of St.Louis County (preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and college).

• Missouri Certified School Psychologist or School Psychological Examiner.
• Minimum of three years of experience evaluating students under Missouri DESE criteria in a public school setting.
• Knowledge of Missouri DESE State guidelines and/or DSM-V is necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, writing, and technology skills.
• Recent testing experience and report writing experience using DESE and/or DSM-V criteria.

• Complete private evaluations requested by parents and/or private school using DSM-5 criteria (School Psychologist only).
• Analyze student records including the Review of Existing Data (RED), attendance and discipline files, and other student data provided by the schools.
• Based upon data, determine appropriate test selections to administer in areas indicated by school or parents.
• Conduct interviews with parents/guardians and teachers to obtain background information and social history.
• Distribute, collect, and score social/emotional/behavioral and adaptive behavior rating scales completed by parents and/or school staff.
• Keep the school updated on any preliminary concerns with areas not identified on the RED that may need further testing. Determine with the school if a second Prior Written Notice (PWN) is warranted.
• Conduct student observations at school when indicated to help determine eligibility.
• Keep the SPED coordinator updated on findings prior to the eligibility meeting. Schedule conferences in a timely manner based upon Miriam Learning Center and DESE guidelines.
• Score and write up diagnostic findings using web based programs or Miriam Learning Center templates.
• Submit draft reports to the MLC testing coordinator 3 working days prior to the meeting for review.
• Attend and chair eligibility conferences. Interpret test data to staff and parents utilizing a format of strengths and weaknesses along with educational impact.
• Present Missouri DESE eligibility criteria to the multidisciplinary team in a rule in and rule out format for diagnosis(es).
• Guide multidisciplinary team to make an informed decision concerning eligibility using Missouri DESE guidelines.
• Make instructional and behavioral accommodations and/or recommendations as a part of the final report.
• After the conference, finalize the written report within 10 days to mail out to the parent.
• Submit billing and track hours in payroll in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the coordinator.