School Psychologist – 2024-2025 (REVISED PAY 4/03)

Up to $10,000 Hiring and Retention Bonus Possible: through a grant from The Come Teach in Minnesota Program, licensed teachers who are American Indian or people of color and who move to Minnesota may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $5,000. A retention bonus equal to the hiring bonus may also apply. Learn more about this program here. St. Francis Public Schools is located in St. Francis, a northern suburb of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.

District Mission Statement
“Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world.”

District Information
St. Francis Area Schools is located in northern Anoka County and southern Isanti County. We are a rural/suburban district, covering 165 square miles with our early childhood center, three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one ALC. Our school district annually educates more than 4,500 students and employs more than 750 staff members.

Application Procedure:  To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number. Applications received no later than March 15, 2024 will receive first consideration; position will remain open until filled. 

Qualifications/Experience
• Full Minnesota licensure in school psychology required
• Prefer experience working in E-21 education as a school psychologist
• Prefer experience working in multiple school sites
• Prefer someone who has worked with a student intervention team to implement and monitor pre-referral interventions Skills Needed Assessment, problem-solving, behavior analysis, academic and behavior intervention skills, verbal and written language skills, interpersonal skills

Responsibilities/Duties
The School Psychologist provides educational evaluations and consultation to children, parents, teachers and staff regarding the prevention and/or interventions which impact the education of students. • Administers individual cognitive assessments for students with disabilities to ensure that students meet state and federal eligibility requirements for special education services
• Identifies basic psychological processing and executive functioning strengths and weaknesses
• Provides support in identifying academic and emotional/social needs
• Assessing students in order to determine eligibility for special education services or continuing need for special education services
• Ensures that proper procedures, methods and timelines are followed in accordance with federal laws, Minnesota statutes and other guidelines
• Consultation to special and regular education personnel on programs for students with disabilities
• Assist in development of and provide continued support in students’ Individual Education Programs (IEPs), including the development of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIP).
• Participate on site-based student intervention teams to develop intervention strategies and supports with possibilities to provide direct services to students • Assist with school crisis prevention and crisis intervention and recovery

Contract Days/Hours
The duty day is Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 186 contract days per year prorated  (includes professional development time).

Salary
Based on the current Teacher Work Agreement, will negotiate based on qualifications/years of experience.

Teacher Level

BA Salary

MA Salary

Goals/Reviews

E1

$48,166

$50,483

NA

E2

$55,341

$58,593

3

E3

$59,093

$63,728

6

Career 1

NA

$67,863

9

Career 2

NA

$75,784

12

Career 3

NA

$82,583

15

Career 4

NA

$89,645

18

Job Description: School Psychologist

For more information about this School Psychologist position, you can also contact Adrienne Lewis (Special Education Program Supervisor) at 763-753-7013.

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.