School Psychologist

Decaturproud; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a dedicated School Psychologist to support students' educational and psychological needs. Responsibilities include conducting screenings, scheduling evaluations, and ensuring timely communication with parents about IEPs. The role requires a valid Indiana license as a school psychologist and effective communication and organizational skills. This is a full-time position, offering a teacher contract plus some extended days, with a focus on maintaining a positive school culture.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have a valid Indiana license as a school psychologist.
• Full-time position with teacher contract and some extended days.

Responsibilities

• Complete developmental screenings and create referral paperwork.
• Schedule comprehensive educational evaluations weekly.
• Ensure timely delivery of IEP to parents.
• Assist with evaluations within the district as needed.
• Maintain logs for referrals, evaluations, and placements.
• Coordinate the preschool MTSS process.
• Effective communication skills with students, staff, family, community partners, and outside agencies
• Knowledgeable of special education laws (Article 7)
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Knowledgeable of current developments within the field of school psychology
• Ability to use and utilize technology
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data as appropriate
• Maintain and manage inventory of testing materials
• Observe confidentiality requirements for students
• Make positive contributions to the culture and climate of the MSD of Decatur Township
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate

Skills

Effective communication skills

Good organizational skills

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Knowledgeable of special education laws

Knowledgeable of current developments in school psychology

Ability to utilize technology

Education

Valid Indiana license as a school psychologist

Job description

School Psychologist

Information:

• Applicant must have a valid Indiana license as a school psychologist
• Full time position
• Teacher contract + some extended days

Responsibilities:

• Complete developmental screenings and create referral paperwork in a timely manner
• Schedule comprehensive educational evaluations and conferences weekly
• Ensure IEP is delivered to parents and signed in a timely manner; provide information and support to parents through the enrollment process
• Assist with other evaluations within the district when needed
• Keep referral, evaluation, and placement logs up to date
• Coordinate the preschool MTSS process and participate in MTSS building meetings
• Effective communication skills with students, staff, family, community partners, and outside agencies
• Knowledgeable of special education laws (Article 7)
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Knowledgeable of current developments within the field of school psychology
• Ability to use and utilize technology
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data as appropriate
• Maintain and manage inventory of testing materials
• Observe confidentiality requirements for students
• Make positive contributions to the culture and climate of the MSD of Decatur Township

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate