School Psychologist (.5)

Olathe Public Schools • Olathe, KS

22h

About The Position

The school psychologist partners with families, teachers,
school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and
supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home,
school, and the community. This position is responsible for providing direct
support and interventions to students; consultation with teachers and other
school-employed practitioners; collaboration with school administrators to
improve school-wide practices and policies; and partnering with community
providers for student success.

Responsibilities and required skills are aligned with the ten domains of the
NASP Practice Model. In recognition of the department’s work toward providing
outstanding school psychological services, the Olathe School District has
achieved the distinction of “Proficient” from the NASP Excellence in School
Psychological Services program.

This position is part of the Special Services team and reports to assigned
Building Principal(s) and Special Services Coordinator

Requirements

• Kansas teaching license with “School Psychologist” endorsement required (including school psychology interns with KSDE licensure); OR
• School psychology students with an existing related KSDE license AND a Work Authorization from the Kansas Association of School Psychologists (KASP)
• Extensive understanding of IDEA and other related legal and procedural requirements
• Demonstrated ability in compiling, organizing, and analyzing data to guide decision-making
• Ability to collaborate with and provide consultation to diverse groups and individual stakeholders, including families, colleagues, and the community
• Knowledge of academic, mental health, and behavioral health interventions
• Training or knowledge of crisis preparedness, response and recovery
• Ability to self-initiate areas of opportunity, make recommendations for improvement, and follow up as necessary to achieve desired results
• High degree of motivation, responsibility, and confidentiality
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational assessments as a part of IDEA-compliant educational evaluations
• Collaborate with teams to design appropriate plans and strategies for students with disabilities
• Provide direct support and interventions to students
• Utilize screening and/or evaluation results to guide team decision-making
• Guide teams in navigating special education processes and procedures
• Support implementation of school-wide practices to promote learning
• Provide or support services that promote safe and supportive schools, including crisis prevention and intervention
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed