Long-Term Substitute - School Psychologist

Long-Term Substitute School Psychologist

Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, motivated Long-Term Substitute School Psychologist position serving schools within the Education District from approximately September 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026. Essential Performance Responsibilities include conducting psychological assessments; evaluating students for special education/section 504 needs, educational skills, social skills, and emotional status; designing and facilitating programs for children at-risk for failure within the typical learning environment;

facilitating communication between teachers, administrators, parents, and students to find solutions to academic, behavioral, and mental health problems; providing psychological counseling; helping students, families, and school manage crisis situations to minimize their effect on the learning and mental capacity of the child; evaluating the effectiveness of academic and behavioral management programs being used; disseminating research for use in evaluations and programs;

conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments and creating Behavior Intervention Plans; providing leadership to staff and administration in the areas of Multi-Tier Systems of Support (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RtI), and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS); facilitating data-team (screening/progress monitoring) and child-study team (individual problem-solving) meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology; knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles; knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans; ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed; ability to communicate effectively with students and parents;

ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work; must demonstrate the ability to coordinate special education/section 504 services and comply with special education/section 504 rules and due process requirements; must demonstrate knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) (RtI/PBIS) and various evidence-based practices.

Additional duties include performing other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent of the School District served and/or HVED Executive Director.

Qualifications Profile includes certification/license as a School Psychologist in Minnesota State; motor vehicle operator's license or ability to provide own transportation; education: bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to teaching assignment; master's degree in psychology; physical and mental demands, work hazards include working in standard office and school building environments; experience includes successful prior School Psychologist experience preferred;

equipment includes using standard office equipment such as computer/laptop, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone; travel requirements include traveling to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. This position may be done virtually as well. Salary/benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package based on years of experience and credentials.