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REQUIREMENTS
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EDUCATION LEVEL: |
Education Specialist degree in School Psychology; South Dakota Certification or licensure; South Dakota Teacher Certificate |
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EXPERIENCE DESIRED: |
Successful internship in school psychology. Interns welcome to apply. Candidates with BCBA credentials are encouraged to apply. |
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: |
Constant hearing, hand-eye and mind-eye coordination; frequent repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers, scheduling, sitting, speaking, walking, talking and writing are required. The ability to drive a car is required. |
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS: |
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management. Competence in completing assessments, developing interventions, and consulting with others. |
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
- Conducts individual psychometric assessments and interpretation of evaluation results to design individualized student plans.
- Assist teams in navigating special education processes and procedures.
- Participates in building problem-solving team meetings and supports a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model for delivering academic and behavioral interventions.
- Monitor student progress. Collect and interpret student and classroom data.
- Assess diverse learning needs and provide culturally responsive services to students.
- Utilizes evaluation and intervention techniques consistent with current professional standards.
- Builds interpersonal relationships and establishes positive rapport with students, colleagues, administrators and parents.
- Establishes student success as a primary goal and provides opportunities for students to experience success. Contributes to a learning climate that promotes the orderly behavior of students while maintaining the dignity and positive self-concept of each student.
- Monitor and effectively communicate with parents about student progress. Consults with teachers, parents and school personnel to enhance school performance.
- Plan appropriate programs and interventions for students with learning, behavior and social needs. Works directly with students or families to help solve problems related to learning and mental health.
- Seeks out and participates in professional growth experiences. Uses a growth mindset and displays a desire for continuous improvement.
- Provides counseling, social skills training, behavior management and other interventions.
- Connects families with community service providers when necessary.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of academic programs, behavior management procedures and other services provided in the school setting.
- Conducts research to generate new knowledge to improve learning and behavior.
- Participates in school and District committees and abides by Board policies, rules, and special education guidelines.
- Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
View the complete job description here: School Psychologist
PAY INFORMATION
View the 2024-2025 School Psychologist Salary Schedule - Please note, the salary schedule is based on 1.0 FTE. Salary will be prorated based on experience.
2025-2026 salary schedule coming soon!
Pay day on the last day of the month.
HOURS & FTE
This position is part-time, working 2.5 days per week.
0.5 FTE, 20 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2024-2025 New SFEA Staff Calendar
2025-2026 calendar coming soon!
Estimated Start: August 2025
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
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