2026-2027 School Psychologist

Oklahoma City Public Schools; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Missouri seeks a School Psychologist to perform specialized psychological work. Responsibilities include case management of students, conducting assessments, and collaborating with educational staff. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in psychology and an Oklahoma Teaching Certification in School Psychology. Excellent communication, crisis intervention, and team collaboration skills are required. This role contributes to the academic and social success of students in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology required.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in School Psychology or Alternative Certification required.
• Knowledge of school psychology theory and child development.

Responsibilities

• Performs casework services to resolve behavioral and social issues.
• Selects and administers appropriate psychological assessments.
• Consults with teachers for student referral reasons.
• Participate in eligibility decisions and contribute to individualized education plans.
• Maintain accurate case records and follow Medicaid-related documentation as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Crisis intervention skills

Ability to work cooperatively in teams

Time management skills

Assessment techniques

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in psychology

Oklahoma Teaching Certification

Job description

Date Posted: 3/24/2026

Location: Special Services

Reports To: Supervisor Psychological Services
FSLA Status: Exempt
Compensation: 014 (Salary determined by education and experience)
Work Days: 201
FTE: 1.0

Position Summary

Position performs specialized psychological work in an educational setting to enable students to achieve optimal learning. Position collects, interprets, and synthesizes information about a student’s sensory motor/perceptual functioning, academic achievement, intelligence, social/emotional adjustment, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Position works cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member to provide services and to devise an appropriate service plan for referred students and their families.

Essential Duties

• Performs casework services with students/families to help resolve student’s behavioral, learning, & social problems.
• Selects and administers age appropriate psychological tests, assessment methods, and materials in order to determine the needs of the student.
• Consults with teachers and other school personnel to obtain information regarding the reason for referral.
• Gathers background information on the student’s psychological history by conducting behavioral observations, making home visits, conducting interviews, and reviewing school records.
• Interprets assessment results and compiles comprehensive psychological assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations for students Pre‑K through 12 or program completion.
• Typically serves as a member of the interdisciplinary assessment team assigned to each school and works as a team member in making placement decisions, developing intervention plans, and planning programs to meet the special needs of children.
• Communicates case findings and recommendations to teachers and other school personnel as needed.
• May lead eligibility committee meetings and contributes to the development of an individualized education plan as appropriate.
• Serves as a resource to teachers and staff regarding psychological services and the academic/psychological needs of students.
• Conferences with and provides information, support, and counseling to parents/guardians of students.
• Conducts in‑service training and workshops for teachers and staff regarding mental health issues and proper procedures for the identification and referral of students.
• Organizes and conducts specialized programs to include parent training classes and student support activities.
• Conducts specialized individual and group counseling sessions to address specific emotional, social, and behavioral needs of students.
• Serves as a liaison between the student, home, school, private counseling facilities and community resources such as social services, court services, and family service agencies.
• Provides follow‑up support and periodic re‑evaluation services as necessary.
• Acts as a member of the school crisis team to provide intervention to students as necessary.
• Compiles reports; maintains accurate case records; and completes necessary documentation for work completed on Medicaid eligible children.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• To ensure continuity of services, alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for alternative work site will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for alternative work site will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Master’s degree in psychology required.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in subjects listed below or Alternative Teaching Certification as approved by Oklahoma State Department of Education required.
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• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of school psychology theory, child development, substance abuse education, tests and measurements, and crisis management.
• Must possess the ability to practically apply assessment, counseling, interviewing, and crisis intervention skills.
• Must possess the ability to work cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Must possess excellent communication and time management skills.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, students, families, team members, and others.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer.
• Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Physical agility, able to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds.

Postings current as of 3/26/2026 3:06:19 PM CST.