School Psychologist

Onward Education; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Network of diverse placement options

Streamlined hiring process

Ongoing communication and advocacy

Dedicated recruiting support

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Onward Search Education is seeking a School Psychologist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional development through assessment, intervention, and collaboration within a Dakota County elementary setting.

The role includes psychoeducational evaluations, development of supports, and crisis prevention, with in-person work and hybrid flexibility as needed for a single-campus K-12 caseload.

Qualifications

• Active, valid Minnesota school psychologist license.
• Ability to support a K-12 caseload within a single-campus setting.
• Experience conducting evaluations and translating results into actionable recommendations for teams and families.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary partners to implement student support plans.
• Ability to work primarily in person, with flexibility to support a hybrid model as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychoeducational and related evaluations to clarify student learning, emotional, and behavioral needs and inform service eligibility decisions.
• Develop, implement, and review evidence-based supports for academic, social-emotional, and behavioral concerns in partnership with educators and families.
• Contribute to school-wide prevention efforts that help identify students needing early intervention and strengthen overall school climate.
• Provide student counseling and mental health supports for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, as appropriate within the school setting.
• Support crisis prevention and response efforts by helping plan interventions and assisting students, staff, and families following critical incidents.

Skills

Minnesota license

K-12 caseload

Collaboration

Evaluations

In-person with hybrid

Job description

*Onward Search Education* is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We're partnering with a school in *Dakota County, MN* to hire dedicated *School Psychologist* supporting the 2026/2027 school year.

The School Psychologist supports students' academic, social, and emotional development through assessment, intervention, and collaboration. This role helps create safe, supportive learning environments and ensures students receive appropriate services to succeed.

Position Details:

• Start Date: 2/17/27
• End Date: 6/9/27
• Hours: 37.5 hours, full time
• Location: Elementary School
• School Year: 26/27

Responsibilities:

• Complete psychoeducational and related evaluations to clarify student learning, emotional, and behavioral needs and inform service eligibility decisions.
• Develop, implement, and review evidence-based supports for academic, social-emotional, and behavioral concerns in partnership with educators and families.
• Contribute to school-wide prevention efforts that help identify students needing early intervention and strengthen overall school climate.
• Provide student counseling and mental health supports for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, as appropriate within the school setting.
• Support crisis prevention and response efforts by helping plan interventions and assisting students, staff, and families following critical incidents.

Qualifications:

• Active, valid Minnesota school psychologist license.
• Ability to support a K-12 caseload within a single-campus setting.
• Demonstrated experience conducting evaluations and translating results into actionable recommendations for teams and families.
• Proven ability to collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary partners to implement student support plans.
• Ability to work primarily in person, with flexibility to support a hybrid model as needed.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.