School Psychologist – Cheyenne Eagle Butte School
About The Position
The School Psychologist will provide long-term school psychological and academic evaluation services for approximately 101 students. Duties include special-education psychological services; intellectual, behavioral, achievement, social-emotional and transition evaluations; crisis counseling; consultation with school teams; timely reports; participation in eligibility meetings; staff/parent training; collaboration with school personnel and families; and compliance with IDEA, South Dakota law, and federal special-education requirements. The School Psychologist is expected to wear approved professional clothing appropriate to the environment while on duty as requested.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Has at least five (5) years of relevant school-setting experience (reservation-school experience preferred).
- Must have an up to date and unrestricted South Dakota school psychologist license.
- Must have a degree in School Psychology from an accredited university.
- Must have South Dakota certification as an Academic and Mental Health Evaluator and as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).
- Has knowledge of South Dakota and federal special-education laws and eligibility rules.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced knowledge of administrative procedures and NIH systems.
Nice To Haves
- Reservation-school experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and academic evaluations for initial and reevaluation referrals.
- Administer, score, interpret, and document cognitive, achievement, behavioral, adaptive, and social-emotional assessments.
- Prepare timely, accurate, and legally compliant psychological evaluation reports and recommendations.
- Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and consultation to students, staff, administrators, and families.
- Participating in eligibility, IEP, Section 504, multidisciplinary, and other educational planning meetings.
- Assist with transition assessments and planning to support student educational and post-secondary goals.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and related service providers to develop appropriate interventions and support plans.
- Provide training and guidance to school personnel regarding behavioral, psychological, and educational best practices.
- Maintain confidential student records and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district policies.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education requirements, timelines, and procedural safeguards.
Benefits
- Up to 80 hours of Paid Time Off per year.
- Up to 56 hours of Sick Leave per year.
- Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
- Outstanding career growth potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
