School Psychologist/MTSS Specialist

Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for the position of School Psychologist/MTSS Specialist for the 2023-24 school year.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.  Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Applicaton Process:  To be considered for a position, submit online application at www.sspps.org.  Posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Job Summary
Lead the implementation of a school-wide multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) model consistent with the district framework to ensure: high quality instruction and preventative interventions, assessment practices are applied across all levels of the system for a deeper understanding of each student’s needs and alignment of resources and supports necessary for each student’s academic and social-emotional success.
 
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. 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
• Support delivery of some special education services as specified in Individual Education Plans, by conducting individual or group intervention and consulting with general and special education colleagues
• Coordinate SRT (Student Response Team/), including scheduling, record keeping, permissions, and data management,
• Coordinate and implement Tier I (general education via consultation) and Tier II interventions for individual or groups of students, including appropriate assessment and progress monitoring
• Analyze assessment and intervention data and develop data-based decision-making protocols across tiers of service delivery
• Assist with staff training and supervision of staff providing tiered services and interventions
• Assist in selection, administration, and/or interpretation of assessments (e.g., Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment data, universal screening data, etc.) to inform instruction or fulfill other school needs
• Conduct analyses or research as needed to support decision-making, evaluate effectiveness of programs or interventions, etc.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with all students, staff, families and community members.
• Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance
• 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 and organizing RTI/MTSS models
• Understanding of International Baccalaureate programs
• Experience working with adult learners of all content areas, including general education and special education
• Understanding of best practices in Social/Emotional Learning
• Knowledge of State and Federal Special Education Child Find requirements
• 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.

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.