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Description
School Psychologist (1.0 FTE)
Position: School Psychologist
Date Posted: 03/29/2024
Location: Pine Island Public School District
Date of Availability: 2024-2025 school year
Date Closing: Until Filled
Pine Island Public Schools is currently seeking a qualified School Psychologist for the 2024-2025 school year. The school is located 11 miles from Rochester, Minnesota, and serves approximately 1500 PK-12 students. The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in assessing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs through standardized evaluations and formal and informal problem-solving methods.
Job Summary:
The School Psychologist will serve as the district School Psychologist and the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) coordinator, overseeing and facilitating Problem Solving Team meetings and Student Study Team meetings, and leading all special education initial and re-evaluations.
Key responsibilities include:
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Development of evaluation and reevaluation plans for students with disabilities in collaboration with special education teachers.
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Administration of various psychological assessments to determine special education eligibility.
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Documentation of findings in written and oral reports for staff and parents.
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Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments when appropriate.
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Leading evaluation meetings and weekly student study team meetings.
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Collaboration with general and special education staff for behavior programming.
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Conducting behavior observations and implementing interventions compatible with student needs.
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Recommending and assisting in implementing pre-referral intervention strategies.
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Providing professional development and training to district staff on behavior management and programming.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Ed.S. in School Psychology or comparable; valid MN licensure as a School Psychologist.
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Knowledge of special education due process procedures and criteria.
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Knowledge of the Multi Tiered Systems of Support and interventions
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Effective written and oral communication skills.
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Preferred experience or current certification in CPI, Safety Care, or Ukeru.
Salary:
Range: $66,083 to $95,057 dependent upon education and experience.
Interested applicants must complete an online application using Frontline at www.pineisland.k12.mn.us under “District – Apply for a Job”. If you have any questions please contact Steven Jex, Student Support Services Coordinator at steven.jex@pineisland.k12.mn.us