School Psychologist: 2026-2027 School Year

Educate Kansas • Manhattan, KS

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About The Position

To assist teachers, administrators, and parents in better understanding the psychological and educational needs of children for the purpose of facilitating learning and total adjustment.

Requirements

• Meets certification requirements established by the State Department of Education.
• Approved by the Special Education Section of the State Department.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• All USD 383 employees must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assesses difficulties of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic procedures and helps identify all types of exceptional children.
• Interprets diagnoses to school personnel, other concerned professionals, and parents.
• Makes recommendations on ways to facilitate a students learning and total adjustment.
• Participates in the decision-making process and placement of all types of exceptional children.
• Consult with parents, staff members, and mental health professionals.
• May conduct short term individual or group therapy for students.
• Serves as a resource person in the areas of learning and behavioral psychology.
• Acts as a liaison between the school and the various community/state mental health agencies.
• Assist administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians in understanding and adhering to legislation and regulations relevant to general and special education services.
• Maintains clinical file(s) on all referred students.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

Benefits

• Health Benefits Available.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Value of contributions per year- $8,772.
• For the 2026-2027 school year, USD 383 will pay the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C and Option D) and short-term disability insurance.
• Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• 11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days.
• USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account for all certified and eligible employees.
• KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years.
• District provided devices - iPad, laptop and/or desktop for certified staff.
• PAID COLLABORATION TIME.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level