School Psychologist - Elementary

Pediatric Developmental Services; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution

Retirement Account with company matching

Unlimited CEUs

Materials stipend

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services is looking to hire a School Psychologist to provide vital counseling and support to students and families. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact while working with a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree in Psychology and an appropriate licensure. The role includes responsibilities in IEP development and supporting children’s social and emotional growth.

The position starts in October and ends in February and comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits, including health insurance and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• NCSP or State School Psychologist license required.
• Experience or specialized training in pediatric mental health is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Providing counseling services to students and parents.
• Participating in interdisciplinary meetings for diagnosis and treatment.
• Collaborating with families and staff for social-emotional development.

Skills

Counseling services

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a School Psychologist. Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation! This position will begin in October and end in February, and a fully elementary caseload.

NCSP or State School Psychologist license required.

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• Retirement Account with company matching
• Unlimited CEUs
• Materials stipend
• Licensure reimbursement

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter-disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students.
• Participating in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff, during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings, to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Psychology.
• Has obtained or is eligible for an endorsement as a School Psychologist as prescribed in the bylaws of the State Department of Education.
• Experience or specialized training in the field of pediatric mental health is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing.
• Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.