What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist/MTSS Specialist for 25-26 position at South St. Paul Public Schools?
- Conduct special education evaluations, including problem identification, assessment selection and administration, result interpretation and team eligibility decisions, and documentation according to state and federal requirements and relevant ethical guidelines
- Support delivery of some special education services as specified in Individual Education Plans, by conducting individual or group intervention and consulting with general and special education colleagues
- Coordinate SRT (Student Response Team) which is the school MTSS framework, including scheduling, record keeping, permissions, and data management
- Coordinate and implement Tier I (general education via consultation) and Tier II interventions for individual or groups of students including appropriate assessment and progress monitoring
- Analyze assessment and intervention data and develop data-based decision-making protocols across tiers of service delivery
- Assist with staff training and supervision of staff providing tiered services and interventions
- Assist in selection, administration, and/or interpretation of assessments (e.g., Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment data, universal screening data, etc.) to inform instruction or fulfill other school needs
- Conduct analyses or research as needed to support decision-making, evaluate effectiveness of programs or interventions, etc.
- Conduct risk and threat assessments and create student safety plans, as needed
- Other duties as assigned
- Current Minnesota School Psychologist licensure (candidates looking for an internship experience are encouraged to apply)
- Preferable: Three years successful experience in a school district setting
- Experience with implementing and organizing RTI/MTSS models
- Knowledge of State and Federal Special Education Child Find requirements
- Experience working with adult learners of all content areas, including general education and special education
- Understanding of best practices in social/emotional learning and behavior management
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with district staff, community partners and leadership team
- Strong technology skills
- Sensitivity and compassion for the needs and issues for families and students with disabilities.
- Desire to provide assistance and advocacy to families and children with disabilities.
- Well-versed in understanding, analyzing, organizing, and presenting data.
- Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with all students, staff, families and community members.
- Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance
JobID: 3697
Position Type:
Student Support Services (Licensed)/Psychologist
Student Support Services (Licensed)/Psychologist
Date Posted:
2/11/2025
2/11/2025
Location:
Kaposia Elementary School
Kaposia Elementary School
Pay Range: 44,929-102,918
Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in the Teacher's Collectively Bargained Agreement.
Job Summary
South St. Paul Public Schools is hiring for a school psychologist at Kaposia Education Center. The school psychologist supports the building with special education evaluations as well as multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) coordination and implementation. Kaposia Education Center has approximately 550 students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade and you would be at Kaposia full-time for this position. The role includes working collaboratively with mental health staff in the building (i.e., school counselor, school social worker), supporting the development of interventions for students, providing conslutation to teachers in addressing areas of need for students, and completing special education evaluations according to state and federal requirements.
Job Functions
Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in the Teacher's Collectively Bargained Agreement.
Job Summary
South St. Paul Public Schools is hiring for a school psychologist at Kaposia Education Center. The school psychologist supports the building with special education evaluations as well as multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) coordination and implementation. Kaposia Education Center has approximately 550 students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade and you would be at Kaposia full-time for this position. The role includes working collaboratively with mental health staff in the building (i.e., school counselor, school social worker), supporting the development of interventions for students, providing conslutation to teachers in addressing areas of need for students, and completing special education evaluations according to state and federal requirements.
Job Functions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision.
Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools:
HealthPartners medical coverage for medical and dental
403(b) retirement with district match
TRA (Teacher Retirement Association) benefits
Flexible spending account
Paid time off and leave benefits
Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract.
