School Psychologist

Rapid City Area Schools; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapid City Area Schools seeks an extraordinary school psychologist for the 2026-27 school year to deliver comprehensive psychological services to students ages 0-21. The role involves screening, assessment, program consultation, crisis counseling, and designing remedial educational plans in collaboration with staff, families, and external agencies.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team to determine eligibility for services, ensure compliance with standards, and contribute

Qualifications

• Screening and assessment of students.
• Consulting on educational programs.
• Crisis counseling and remedial program design.
• Individual and group counseling with school staff, parents and outside agencies.
• Determine eligibility for special services and progress.
• Implement procedures to meet compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of school psychological services to children ages 0-21.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to determine eligibility for services and appropriate programming.
• Support crisis intervention and ongoing progress monitoring.
• Contribute to a culture of inquiry and professional learning within the district.

Skills

School psychology

Crisis counseling

Assessment and evaluation

Education

Master's or Doctorate in School Psychology

Job description

The Rapid City Area School (RCAS) District is seeking a truly extraordinary psychologist to join our outstanding system of faculty and staff for the 2026-27 School Year. Successful candidates for this position will display technical excellence in providing medical and psychological care to our students. This position will be responsible for providing a full range of school psychological services to children ages 0-21, including screening and assessment, consulting on educational programs, crisis counseling, designing remedial educational programs, individual and group counseling with school staff, parents, and outside agencies as appropriate. Within this role, the staff member will also function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to determine the student's eligibility for special services, appropriate programming, and on-going progress. Implement all procedures to meet compliance standards. A goal of the Rapid City Area Schools is to create a culture of inquiry where professional learning is expected, sought after, and is an ongoing part of teaching and learning.