School Psychologist

Psychologist (PreK-8th Grade)

This posting is for a position during the 2025-2026 school year which will start in August 2025.

Must-Haves- High-priority skills and qualities

• Engages in culturally responsive, equitable, and anti-racist practices
• Continuously reflects, grows, and develops professional practice
• Makes decisions aligned with the SLLIS Mission, Values, and Purpose
• Believes in the capacity of each child to achieve at high levels
• Cultivates a collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused culture
• Approaches all situations with an asset-based and growth mindset
• Develops and uses effective organization systems
• Communicates in a proactive, timely, and effective manner

Minimum Qualifications

• Missouri school psychologist certification or eligibility for certification
• Advanced degree in psychology or closely related field
• Near native fluency in spoken and written English

Nice-to-Haves- Skills and qualities that are a plus but not necessarily a requirement

• Employment experience in K-8th grade setting
• Strong data tracking and interpretation habits
• Solid understanding of academic and behavioral strategies for students with various needs
• Knowledge of best practices when working with language learners
• Fluency in spoken and written French, Mandarin or Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate, research-based scaffolds, differentiated instruction, and interventions
• Collaborate on creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans
• Collects and analyzes data, to drive decisions within a Multi-tiered System of Supports
• Providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 academic and behavioral consultation and support for students across grade levels
• Serve as the primary liaison for parents and school staff in special education referrals Administer diagnostic assessments and psychoeducational evaluations Provide crisis intervention, individual and group counseling as needed
• Facilitate school-based benchmarking and progress monitoring procedures.
• Conduct informal assessments such as observations, curriculum-based measurements, functional behavior assessments (FBAs)Develop and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)Serve as the 504 Coordinator, facilitating initial and annual 504 meetings, acting as the case manager to ensure accommodations are implementedServe on the MTSS or PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) committeeMinimum Requirements

Compensation and Benefits

SLLIS is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of everyone. Critical to our mission is creating a just, equitable and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world. As such, we strive to maintain a compensation system free from inequities while uplifting the unique experiences of our staff.

We use a total rewards system thereby ensuring our compensation and benefits program takes a holistic approach. The compensation system at SLLIS is transparent, equitable, sustainable, and competitive in relation to the local educational market in which we serve. It offers fair and predictable compensation to ensure SLLIS is retaining top talent.

The annual salary for this position is competitive and rages from $44,900 – $71,185. Our salaries are well-above market rate: SLLIS salaries are higher than 97% of public schools in Missouri. Your salary would be based on the highest postsecondary degree you have obtained and the number of years of experience you have. SLLIS also offers the following:

• FREE Compressive health care package (medical, dental, vision, short disability and life insurance)
• Reduced cost buy up options too!

• College tuition rewards program for dependents

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs

• St. Louis Public School Retirement System Contributor and optional 403b

• Supply reimbursements and a staff laptop to use

• 12 PTO days per year, plus no work in June or July!

• Other paid time off includes: one week for Thanksgiving break, two weeks for winter break, one week off for Spring break, and all major U.S. holidays. This averages 25 days per year.

• Paid parental leave for new parents

• Individualized coaching and support

• Leadership opportunities to help staff meet their career goals

Our Mission

St. Louis Language Immersion School provides a bilingual, culturally responsive, transformational education that enriches the children of St. Louis city.

Our Purpose

To dismantle systems of oppression by creating a just, equitable and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world.

Our Values

• Provide an accessible and rigorous bilingual education
• Listen to and engage all voices
• Commit to equity, anti-racism and cultural competency
• Reflect on and respond to data throughout our school
• Celebrate mission moments, both big and small

Application Process

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Not all applicants will receive an interview for the position, but all applications will be thoroughly reviewed. SLLIS has a multi-stage hiring process which includes a phone screening interview, an interview with our Talent Committee and a final interview with our administration team.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

SLLIS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. The St. Louis Language Immersion School will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to creating a just, equitable and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world. We actively encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,350.00 - $71,185.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,350 - $71,185