Educate Kansas Leavenworth , KS 66048
Posted 3 weeks ago
School Psychologist
Leavenworth U.S.D. #453 • www.usd453.org
Purpose:
School Psychologists promote the student's sense of self- treats or assists in treating any psychological or mental health problems- and evaluates students' needs- abilities- and skills. They provide a full range of school psychological services to children ages 0-21 including screening and assessment- designing remedial education programs- and individual/group counseling with school staff- parents- and outside agencies as appropriate. Identifying home- school- and community factors in the life of an exceptional student that may impact his/her education. Collaborating with family- school- and community agencies to enable a student to receive maximum benefits from his/her educational program.
Reports To: Building Principal and the Director of Special Education
Salary: Based on Negotiated Agreement Salary Schedule
Qualifications
Graduate from a NCATE approved program in School Psychology
A Valid License Issued by the Kansas State Department of Education in School Psychology
Experience in Direct Services to Children- Adolescents- and Families in a School Setting Preferred
Essential Job Functions
Assess an individual child's needs- limitations- and potential- using observation- review of school records- and consultation with parents and school personnel.
Provide written reports of assessment for student evaluations.
Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information. Reevaluate- as appropriate- to determine extent of progress and effectiveness of therapy.
Performing diagnostic assessment on students with special needs.
Collaborate with building and support staff throughout the District to meet the needs of students.
Participate and contribute as an IEP team member with functional behavioral assessments- behavior intervention plans and/or in the manifestation determination process.
Collaborate with outside agencies- parents and teachers as needed to improve the students' performance both in the classroom and at home.
Provide group and direct individual lessons through a variety of methods up to and including classroom presentations- co-teaching in a general education setting- and social skill development as needed.
Physical/Emotional Requirements
Prolonged sitting or standing.
Frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision- distance vision- depth perception- and the ability to adjust focus.
Interact with staff and to meet demands from multiple people/departments.
General Responsibilities
Be a member of the Student Intervention Team or SIT.
Identifies resources to support student and families.
Plan and present in-service sessions on behavioral strategies and interventions.
Research new intervention strategies and new assessment in the areas of instructional strategies- behavior management- behavior intervention plans- and emotional disabilities.
Conduct home visits as needed.
Maintains confidential records and adheres to all district- state- and federal regulations and guidelines.
Implement all procedures to meet compliance standards.
Adhere to the ethical standards- codes of the profession- established rules and regulations- and laws governing special education programs.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and in accordance with the USD453 Board of Education Policies and Procedures
Contract Days: 186
https://leavenworth453.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3094
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Employer Information
Leavenworth is the first city in the State of Kansas and blends the best of urban proximity to hometown living. Leavenworth is nestled in the rolling hills on the west bank of the Missouri River, only minutes away from the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. It is an exciting time in Leavenworth with facility expansion and upgrades taking place as a result of the community`s support of a $36.7 million bond issue.
Leavenworth schools offer greater diversity than many schools in the area due in part to the international officers attending the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth and the Foreign Exchange Program. Enrollment in the district is approximately 4,000 students. Leavenworth has modern and technology-embedded classrooms structured with three PreK-4th grade elementary schools, a 5th-6th grade intermediate & 7th-8th middle school educational campus, and a 9th-12th grade high school. Leavenworth High School boasts the oldest and most successful JROTC in the country, 16 AP classes, more military service academy appointments than any school in the area, and more than 50 clubs/sports/activities in which students may participate. Come join us in preparing every student for success in every classroom, every day.
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