School Psychologist

Job Summary  
South St. Paul Public Schools is hiring for a school psychologist who will be responsible for the special education evaluation process.

Primary job duties include conducting 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. Provide support, assistance and consultation to  teachers in addressing assessment needs of students who may have a disability. Provide intellectual,  behavioral and occasional academic assessments. Participate in IEP meetings and facilitate  communication between staff and families as necessary.  

Job Functions  

• 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 
• Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Conduct analyses or research as needed to support decision-making, evaluate effectiveness of  programs or interventions, etc. 
• Serve as a member of the school’s crisis intervention team and provide support during emergencies.
• Conduct risk and threat assessments and create student safety plans, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

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.  

• Current Minnesota School Psychologist licensure
• Preferable: Three years successful experience in a school district setting  
• Experience with implementing MTSS models for specific learning disabilities identification
• 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 

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.