School Psychologist (Multiple Positions)

Des Moines Public School District; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District is seeking a School Psychologist for the 26-27 year, with opportunities for internship. The position is part of STUDENT SERVICES (SMOUSE) in Des Moines, IA, and remains open until filled.

Responsibilities include assessments, MTSS collaboration, and program evaluation to support student success. The ideal candidate holds an Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology from a NASP-approved program or NCSP certification, and IA certification.

Qualifications

• Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology from a NASP approved program or NCSP certification.
• Valid IA Board of Educational Examiners certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate within a multi-disciplinary team serving students with disabilities.
• Assess cognitive, emotional, adaptive, language, and learning profiles to determine interventions.
• Consult with staff and families on planning and evaluating interventions within MTSS.
• Provide leadership and professional development on standardized assessments and instruction during Child Find and Re-evaluation.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals to support students and families.

Skills

Cultural competence

Education

Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology (NASP approved)

NCSP certification

IA Board of Educational Examiners certification

Job description

School Psychologist (Multiple Positions)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5537498

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking applicants for School Psychologist for the 26-27 year. Applicants who are seeking a school psychology internship for the 26-27 year are encouraged to apply. This position will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.

TITLE: School Psychologist

POSTION TYPE: TCHR

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology from a NASP approved program or NCSP certification.
• Valid IA Board of Educational Examiners certification.

Desired :

• Experience working with school-aged population

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Compentency working in a culturally diverse environment or willingness to acquire these skills.

School psychologists emphasize a problem-solving approach to provide direct and indirect services to resolve identified student concerns. They function as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise of child development, the psychology of learning, progress monitoring, and program evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate within a multi-disciplinary team serving students with disabilities.
• Assess student characteristics including cognitive function, emotional adjustment, adaptive behavior, language development, learning potential, academic performance, and rate of progress using non-discriminatory tools to determine appropriate interventions, instructional recommendations, and services.
• Consult with school personnel and parents regarding planning, implementing, and evaluating individual and group interventions within MTSS.
• Provide leadership and professional development regarding appropriate utilization of standardized assessments and implications for instruction during the Child Find and Re-evaluation process.
• Provide leadership and professional development regarding best practices for interventions within a MTSS model.
• Conduct direct observations of students within the school setting.
• Engage in professional development to remain informed of new development, legislation, contemporary research, and reading professional literature in the field of school psychology.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for the purpose of educational planning.
• Assist the multi-disciplinary team in conducting functional behavior assessments (FBA) and develop behavior intervention plans (BIP) in accordance with IDEA.
• Collaborate and provide guidance regarding suspected disability.
• Provide psychological consultation to parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators.
• Work collaboratively with mental health professionals in the community to provide services to students with disabilities and their families.
• Advocate for the human and civil rights of students utilizing non-discriminatory practices.
• Support the implementation of school wide prevention programs that help maintain positive school climates conducive to learning.
• Provide supervision and professional guidance for school psychologist interns, as needed.
• Implement professional practices that are empirically supported, data driven, and culturally appropriate.
• Help identify and resolve barriers to learning and provide effective services to help student success academically, socially, emotionally and behaviorally.
• Promote wellness and resilience by reinforcing the need for safe, supportive, fair, and effective learning environments.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Student & Family Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Executive Director of Student and Family Services

EVALUATES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time DAYS: 195 or 199 day contract HOURS: 7.75 Hour Day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: Maureen Norris

Date: 07/03/2023

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000 to $90,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > Psychologist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Emily Carlyle , Talent Support
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Email: [e-mail]