School Psychologist (1.0 Fte)

School Psychologist (1.0 FTE)

Position: School Psychologist 

Date Posted: 12/08/2023

Location: Pine Island Public School District

Date of Availability: Starting January 2024 or 2024-2025 school year

Date Closing: Until Filled

Pine Island Public Schools is currently seeking a qualified School Psychologist starting January 2024 or 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:

• Development of evaluation and reevaluation plans for students with disabilities in collaboration with special education teachers.

• Administration of various psychological assessments to determine special education eligibility.

• Documentation of findings in written and oral reports for staff and parents.

• Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments when appropriate.

• Leading evaluation meetings and weekly student study team meetings.

• Collaboration with general and special education staff for behavior programming.

• Conducting behavior observations and implementing interventions compatible with student needs.

• Recommending and assisting in implementing pre-referral intervention strategies.

• Providing professional development and training to district staff on behavior management and programming.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ed.S. in School Psychology or comparable; valid MN licensure as a School Psychologist.

• Knowledge of special education due process procedures and criteria.

• Knowledge of the Multi Tiered Systems of Support and interventions

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• 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