School Psychologist

SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has an immediate full-time opening for a School Psychologist to work within the district programs. 
 
SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs.  We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

Description:
School Psychologist, 8 hours a day for 185 Contract Days. 
 
Job Summary:
The School Psychologist is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations.   The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students’ social, emotional, and educational success.   In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities the school psychologist promotes effective educational environments.   
 

• Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results for students and participate in IEP conferences, team meetings, and problem-solving meetings. 
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy per IEP requirements. 
• Monitor completion of case study evaluations and participate in IEP conferences and problem-solving meetings. 
• Lead crisis intervention efforts and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans. 
• Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate. 
• Aid staff in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions and accommodations for students. 
• Evaluate and/or translate research into practice and understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations for improvement of services. 
• Contribute to program development that furthers the integration of social, coping, and problem solving in the classroom. 
• Provide support services to parents/guardians as needed. 
• Coordinate and/or collaborate with a range of individuals/agencies to promote and provide comprehensive services to students and families. 
• Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff, parents, and/or community. 
• Participate in professional growth activities on a yearly basis including recertification for CPI, workshops, in services, professional reading materials, and/or other available offerings. 
• Proficiently use technology to communicate, compile reports, and collect data. 
• Participate in building or program activities and meetings as appropriate. 

 
Qualifications:

• Minnesota licensure as a School Psychologist or ability to obtain.
• Experience working with school aged children.
• Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.

Pay & Benefits: 
Starting pay at $45.354 based on education and experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available. 

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities  
 
Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled.  Those selected for interviews will be contacted.