School Psychologist/Examiner After School Hours

Miriam School; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Miriam Learning Center in Missouri seeks a school psychologist/examiner to evaluate students ages 3–18, identifying academic, social, and emotional issues. Working with an LCSW, the team will provide a medical diagnosis using DSM-5-TR. Private and IEE evaluations occur during after school and early evenings.

You will follow DESE guidelines, conduct testing, prepare reports, attend eligibility meetings, and ensure timely documentation and billing.

Qualifications

• Missouri DESE criteria knowledge.
• Three years of public school evaluation experience.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with DESE and DSM-V criteria for testing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Complete private evaluations using DSM-5 criteria.
• Review RED, attendance and discipline data.
• Determine appropriate test selections based on data.
• Conduct interviews with parents/guardians and teachers.
• Distribute and score behavioral and adaptive scales.
• Schedule and attend eligibility conferences.
• Score and write diagnostic findings; prepare reports.
• Present eligibility criteria to multidisciplinary team.
• Provide accommodations/recommendations in final report.
• Finalize written report within 10 days post-conference.
• Submit billing and track hours.
• Other duties as assigned by coordinator.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Technology proficiency

DSM-5-TR knowledge

Education

Missouri Certification: School Psychologist

Tools

DESE reporting tools

DSM‑5 criteria analysis tools

Job description

Description

The school psychologist/examiner will evaluate students age 3 to 18 to identify academic, social, and emotional issues. Working with a LCSW, the team will help provide a medical diagnosis using the DSM5-TR. Private and IEE evaluations will be conducted during after school and early evening hours.

Requirements

• Missouri Certified School Psychologist or School Psychological Examiner.


• Minimum of three years of experience evaluating students under Missouri DESE criteria in a public school setting.


• Knowledge of Missouri DESE State guidelines and/or DSM-V is necessary.


• Excellent interpersonal skills, writing, and technology skills.


• Recent testing experience and report writing experience using DESE and/or DSM-V criteria.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Complete private evaluations requested by parents and/or private school using DSM-5 criteria (School Psychologist only).


2. Analyze student records including the Review of Existing Data (RED), attendance and discipline files, and other student data provided by the schools.


3. Based upon data, determine appropriate test selections to administer in areas indicated by school or parents.


4. Conduct interviews with parents/guardians and teachers to obtain background information and social history.


5. Distribute, collect, and score social/emotional/behavioral and adaptive behavior rating scales completed by parents and/or school staff.


6. Keep the school updated on any preliminary concerns with areas not identified on the RED that may need further testing. Determine with the school if a second Prior Written Notice (PWN) is warranted.


7. Conduct student observations at school when indicated to help determine eligibility.


8. Keep the SPED coordinator updated on findings prior to the eligibility meeting. Schedule conferences in a timely manner based upon Miriam Learning Center and DESE guidelines.


9. Score and write up diagnostic findings using web based programs or Miriam Learning Center templates.


10. Submit draft reports to the MLC testing coordinator 3 working days prior to the meeting for review.


11. Attend and chair eligibility conferences. Interpret test data to staff and parents utilizing a format of strengths and weaknesses along with educational impact.


12. Present Missouri DESE eligibility criteria to the multidisciplinary team in a rule in and rule out format for diagnosis(es).


13. Guide multidisciplinary team to make an informed decision concerning eligibility using Missouri DESE guidelines.


14. Make instructional and behavioural accommodations and/or recommendations as a part of the final report.


15. After the conference, finalize the written report within 10 days to mail out to the parent.


16. Submit billing and track hours in payroll in a timely manner.


17. Other duties as assigned by the coordinator.