26-27 School Psychologist

Jefferson City School District; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson City School District in Jefferson City, Missouri is seeking a School Psychologist to support students district-wide. The role involves administering cognitive and behavioral assessments, creating written evaluation reports, and collaborating with teachers and families to determine eligibility for services.

The position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Special Services, with terms of employment matching the teacher calendar plus additional days.

Qualifications

• Graduate coursework in school psychology with emphasis on psychological and academic assessments.
• Official transcripts provide evidence of coursework requirements.
• State certification as a school psychologist is required.
• Experience in public school settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer cognitive and social/emotional assessments as part of eligibility for services.
• Provide written assessment reports for student evaluations.
• Collaborate with district staff to support student needs.
• Participate on IEP teams and with behavioral/interventions planning.
• Work with outside agencies, parents and teachers to meet student needs.
• Review records for screening and evaluation processes.

Skills

School psychology training

Assessment experience

State certification

Public school experience

Education

Graduate degree in School Psychology

Job description

26-27 School Psychologist

Jefferson City School District District Wide - Jefferson City, Missouri

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Job Details

Job ID: 5461587

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 08, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: School Psychology

FLSA: Exempt Professional

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must have completed graduate coursework in school psychology. Training should include psychological and academic assessment of children, behavioral and academic interventions, and consultation with teachers and parents.
• Applicants must provide evidence of meeting coursework requirements through official transcripts
• Appropriate state teacher certification as a school psychologist.
• Experience in the public school setting preferred.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Special Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher calendar days plus 16 additional days and benefits provided according to Board policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Administer cognitive assessments, social/emotional/behavioral assessments, and other tests required to determine eligibility for special services.
• Provide written reports of assessment for student evaluations.
• Collaborate with building and support staff throughout the district to meet the needs of students.
• Serve on building Tier 1 teams and provide insight into data analysis/summary, student development, interventions, quality instruction, etc.
• Make recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent of Special Services concerning the need to obtain additional medical or psychological evaluation.
• Participate 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 to meet the needs of students.
• Review student records for the screening and evaluation process of students.
• Be a member of the building level diagnostic team on assessments of all students who are suspected to have disabilities. This could include gathering historical data on the student, administering IQ tests, administering projective testing, observations, clinical interviews, and adaptive assessments.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide academic and social/emotional/behavioral interventions as needed
• Be a member of the Student Support Team in a building when requested.
• Plan and implement in-service sessions on behavioral strategies and interventions.
• Plan and implement staff development with district and building staff on new and revised testing instruments.
• Research new intervention strategies and new assessments in the areas of instructional strategies, behavior management, behavioral intervention plans and emotional disabilities.
• Other duties as assigned by the administration.

Contact Information:

Human Resources

315 E Dunklin Street

Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Psychologist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]

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