School Psychologist-Part Time or Full Time

Educational Service Unit 3; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Health and Dental

Family-Friendly Environment

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

An Educational Services Unit is seeking a School Psychologist to provide essential services on-site and some remote support. Ideal candidates must have an Ed. Specialist in School Psychology and a Nebraska Teaching Certificate, along with strong problem-solving and consultation skills. This position offers flexibility in a family-friendly environment, where psychological evaluations and support for students are key responsibilities. The role includes both full-time and part-time opportunities in La Vista, Nebraska, starting immediately.

Qualifications

• Must possess or obtain Nebraska Teaching Certificate.
• No history of child abuse or negligence sufficient background check required.
• Regular attendance in person is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive services aligned with the NASP Practice Model.
• Facilitate problem solving through a multi-tiered support system.
• Administer psychological evaluations and prepare diagnostic reports.

Skills

Consultation and Collaboration

Data-Based Decision Making

Problem-Solving Expertise

Mental and Behavioral Health Services

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Ed. Specialist in School Psychology

Nebraska Teaching Certificate

Job description

School Psychologist – Part Time or Full Time

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

Job Code: 7518

Number of Days Worked: Part-time or Full Time

Department: Student Services

FLSA Status: Exempt – Professional

Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director of Student Services

Staff Supervised: None

Job Description

ESU #3 is looking forSchoolPsychologists to provide services and supportfor the 25-26 schoolyear, 2-5 days per week in various ESU #3 district assignments! Excellent in-person candidates will be ready to assist schools in strengthening their MTSS and provide problem-solving expertise at the district,school, and individual student levels. Salary and work schedule are negotiable and include a small bank of remote work days and a family-friendly work environment. Paid health and dental are included for employees who work at least 145 school days per year.

Please contact Executive Director of Student Services at ESU #3, McKayla LaBorde, [e-mail] for inquiries and apply today!

Essential Requirements

• Ed. Specialist in School Psychology
• Nebraska Teaching Certificate
• No history of child abuse or negligence
• Successfully pass required background checks.
• Regular and dependable in person attendance is required and is considered a condition of employment. The assigned duties of this position may allow consideration of occasional/infrequent remote work with the approval of the supervisor. Remote work is subject to the remote work guidelines and conditions outlined in the job description. The supervisor may withdraw the remote work option at any time.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide services and supports aligned with the NASP Practice Model Domains including:
• Data-Based Decision Making
• Consultation and Collaboration
• Academic Interventions and Instructional Supports
• Mental and Behavioral Health Services and Interventions
• School-wide Practices to Promote Learning
• Services to Promote Safe and Supportive Schools
• Family, School, and Community Collaboration
• Equitable Practices for Diverse Student Populations
• Research and Evidence-Based Practice
• Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice
• Responsible for psycho-educational evaluations and counseling of students.
• Facilitates problem solving through a multi-tiered system of support at the district, building, and individual student level, including student assistance team referrals.
• Administers appropriate individual psychological evaluations and interprets the data.
• Prepares complete diagnostic reports describing the child, interpreting evaluation results, and suggesting recommendations for further action.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to determine if a child exhibits a disability in accordance with Nebraska Rule 51 and Rule 52 criteria.
• Functions as a child advocate, striving to influence decisions regarding placement and programs in the best interest of the child.
• Communicates with parents, personnel and administration explaining the learning and/or behavior of students.
• Provides for appropriate counseling and/or behavior modification programs within the school district for those students verified as behaviorally disordered.
• Consults with school district personnel upon request regarding topics of current interest, i.e. learning styles, classroom management, and response to intervention.
• Seeks out and participates in appropriate staff development activities to maintain and improve professional skills.
• Displays appropriate interpersonal skills to effectively work with students, parents, administrators, teachers, co-workers, and community members.
• Regularly access the email system for review of materials distributed from ESU #3 and partnering school districts.
• Provides own transportation to fulfill responsibilities of position, if the work vehicle is not available.
• Arrives at the first school building/district/program assigned in schedule at the regular start of that program's work day (i.e., 7:45a.m), or earlier if requested, and works through the day until 4:30 p.m. or later if requested.
• Understand and comply with the ESU #3 Board of Education Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned.

At Will Employment

Employment with ESU #3 is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with ESU #3 is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment containing terms different from or inconsistent with those stated in this job description. The terms of this job description may not be modified except in a writing signed by the ESU #3 CEO.

Position Type

Full-Time