The Missouri Association of School Psychologists

Post job openings for school psychologists and related positions for the 2015-16 school year. Please include location, duration of school year/contract, position responsibilities, and contact information as appropriate. 

Molly Stebbins wrote:

School Psychologist:  The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) in Missouri is seeking full-time School Psychologists for the 2015-2016 school year.  CPS is a 17,000+ pupil, pre-K to 12 district located in mid-Missouri (on I-70 midway between St. Louis and Kansas City).  The district employs more than 1,400 professionals with 19 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 4 high schools, and an area vocational school providing educational opportunities for the Columbia community.  Columbia is a progressive town with a population of about 100,000; living costs are 5% below the national average.  Columbia's major industries include education and medicine (nine hospitals).  Columbia is home to two colleges as well as the University of Missouri with a total student population of over 32,000.  With the university atmosphere, Columbia has consistently been ranked as a desirable city in which to live.

School psychologists in our district are primarily responsible for conducting multidisciplinary evaluations for special education eligibility.  In addition to this role, school psychologists also engage in consultation, conduct functional behavioral assessments, assist with creating behavior improvement plans, lead teams in data-based decision making, and provide guidance when building leaders express interest in response to intervention.  On a limited basis, school psychologists also provide individual counseling, lead social skills groups for students with disabilities, and conduct intelligence testing for our gifted programs.

School psychologists must be well organized, attentive to detail, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and adhere to all state and federal laws pertaining to IDEA and 504.  Successful candidates must be well-versed in the assessment process including developing and carrying out appropriate evaluation plans for students with suspected disabilities.  School psychologists must be able to develop positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents/patrons, and educational staff.  Individuals in this position are also expected to participate in professional growth activities, to demonstrate a sense of professional responsibility, to effectively collaborate with building and district-wide personnel, and to follow the policies and procedures of the District.

Successful candidates must have a graduate degree in school psychology and be certified as a K-12 School Psychologist in Missouri.  Experience as a school psychologist in the public schools and the NCSP are preferred.  Apply online at www.cpsk12.org or contact Dr. Molly Stebbins, Coordinator of Psychological Services, at (573) 214-3461 for more information.  

School Psychologist: The Lee's Summit R-7 School District in Missouri is seeking full-time School Psychologists for the 2015-16 school year. 

Purpose Statement

The job of Psychologist is done for the purpose/s of measuring and interpreting the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children; interpreting results of psychological studies; interpreting and applying state and federal codes; and developing strategies and interventions to address the special education needs of eligible students.
 
This job reports to the Director and/or the Assistant Superintendent of Special Services

Experience  Job related experience within a specialized field is required.
Education  Master’s degree in job-related area.
Certificates and Licenses
Valid Driver's License & Evidence of insurability
DESE School Psychologist Certification or
License Issued by the Division of Professional Registration
Clearances 
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Candidates must apply online at www.lsr7.org

The Area Cooperative for Educational Support (ACES) is seeking applications for a school psychologist or school psychologist intern for the 2015-16 school year. Qualified applicants will have experience in administering evaluation measures and assisting in the identification and assessment of individual’s educational needs including social, emotional, behavioral and adaptive needs. Qualified personnel will assist member districts in determining eligibility for special education as well as planning appropriate programming for students identified as having special education needs. Proficiency in functional behavioral assessment and interpretation of standardized assessments is required. Master’s degree in psychology, social work or education required as well as formal training in the administration, scoring and interpretation of clinical assessments. The position is a full time, 9-month position and will remain open until a qualified candidate is found. 

If interested please contact Tamara Lynn, ACES Director at lynnt@maryville.k12.mo.us or 660-582-3768.  The ACES website can be found here: http://www.aces.maryville.k12.mo.us/

If you have any questions about the availability of field supervision don’t hesitate to ask. 

Please let me know if you have any questions about the posting, and thanks so much for making your students aware of this opportunity.

Best,

Katie Neubauer

Maryville RII School Psychologist

kneubauer@maryville.k12.mo.us

Liz

269-599-2308

eweissdeboer@sjcisd.org

Position Goal:

The School Psychologist serves as a team member of diagnosticians in the special education evaluation process. The

individual also provides strategies for student success to teachers, service providers, parents and administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Able to meet the requirements for School Psychologist as defined by the Michigan Department of Education.

2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

3. Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.

4. Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the ability to do the job.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide School Psychological services to any pupil as outlined in Special Education Rules and Regulations.

2. Collaborate with staff in planning educational intervention, curriculum, behavioral management, and teaching

strategies.

3. Consult, counsel, and collaborate with pupils, parents, school personnel, and appropriate outside personnel

regarding mental health, behavioral and educational concerns utilizing psychological principles.

4. Provide psychological evaluation for pupils referred as candidates for special education programs, and provide

reports to the appropriate educational authority.

5. Perform systematic direct observation of pupils.

6. Administer tests, which may include intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, perceptual-motor, in addition

to criterion referenced and curriculum-based assessments.

7. Interpret and analyze psychological data for professionals, parents, pupils, and appropriate others.

8. Collaborate in program planning and evaluation services for decision-making purposes.

9. Practice in accordance with the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Principles for

Professional Ethics, and Professional Conduct Manual.

10. Provide own transportation between assigned buildings and transport psychological assessment materials to

these locations.

11. Other duties as assigned by the St. Joseph County ISD Administration.