School Psychologist/School Psychological examiner

Miriam Foundation•Arnold, MO

52d•$48

About The Position

POSITION: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST/SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINER FOR MIRIAM LEARNING CENTER STATUS: PRN, AS NEEDED, DAY HOURS, AND AVAILABILITY OF A MINIMUM OF TWO FULL DAYS PER WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY 1ST POSITION INCLUDES: TESTING IN JEFFERSON COUNTY-SCHOOL AND PRIVATE (preschool, elementary, junior, high school, and college). More about Miriam Learning Center: Miriam Learning Center is a leading provider of special education services in the St. Louis area for students age 2 to 18, catering to students with diagnosed or undiagnosed diverse learning needs. Annually, we support nearly 1600 children, offering tailored services that enable students to realize their potential and thrive within their current school environments. Whether students require in-school assistance or after-school support, Miriam Learning Center strives to meet their individual needs. Additionally, Miriam collaborates with over 100 local schools, providing them with access to our expert staff and resources. Through teacher training and consultation services, we help schools implement best practices when serving students with special needs, fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Our special educational staffing division fills vacancies in schools; ensuring students receive vital interventions. Comprehensive evaluation services provide an economical solution to test IDEA eligible students or to obtain medical diagnoses and recommendations.

Requirements

Missouri Certified School Psychologist or School Psychological Examiner.
Minimum of three years of experience evaluating students under Missouri DESE criteria in a public school setting.
Knowledge of Missouri DESE State guidelines and/or DSM-V is necessary.
Excellent interpersonal skills, writing, and technology skills.
Recent testing experience and report writing experience using DESE and/or DSM-V criteria.

Responsibilities

Complete private evaluations requested by parents and/or private school using DSM-5 criteria (School Psychologist only).
Analyze student records including the Review of Existing Data (RED), attendance and discipline files, and other student data provided by the schools.
Based upon data, determine appropriate test selections to administer in areas indicated by school or parents.
Conduct interviews with parents/guardians and teachers to obtain background information and social history.
Distribute, collect, and score social/emotional/behavioral and adaptive behavior rating scales completed by parents and/or school staff.
Keep the school updated on any preliminary concerns with areas not identified on the RED that may need further testing. Determine with the school if a second Prior Written Notice (PWN) is warranted.
Conduct student observations at school when indicated to help determine eligibility.
Keep SPED coordinator updated on findings prior to eligibility meeting. Schedule conferences in a timely manner based upon Miriam Learning Center and DESE guidelines.
Score and write up diagnostic findings using web based program or Miriam Learning Center templates.
Submit draft reports to the MLC testing coordinator 3 working days prior to the meeting for review.
Attend and chair eligibility conferences. Interpret test data to staff and parents utilizing a format of strengths and weaknesses along with educational impact.
Present Missouri DESE eligibility criteria to the multidisciplinary team in a rule in and rule out format for diagnosis(es).
Guide multidisciplinary team to make an informed decision concerning eligibility using Missouri DESE guidelines.
Make instructional and behavioral accommodations and/or recommendations as a part of the final report.
After the conference, finalize the written report within 10 days to mail out to the parent.
Submit billing and track hours in payroll in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned by the coordinator.