School Psychologist - Private Evaluations (DESE)

Miriam School and Learning Center; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Miriam Learning Center is seeking a School Psychologist/School Psychological Examiner for the 2026-2027 school year to conduct private evaluations, analyze records, and determine appropriate testing using DSM-5 criteria.

The role includes interviewing parents and teachers, scoring behavioral scales, drafting diagnostic findings, attending eligibility conferences, and timely reporting within 10 days after conferences, while collaborating with DESE guidelines and the SPED team.

Qualifications

• 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

• Complete private evaluations requested by parents and/or private school using DSM-5 criteria (School Psychologist only).
• Analyze student records including the Review of Existing Data (RED), attendance and discipline files, and other student data provided by the schools.
• Based upon data, determine appropriate test selections to administer in areas indicated by school or parents.
• Conduct interviews with parents/guardians and teachers to obtain background information and social history.
• Distribute, collect, and score social/emotional/behavioral and adaptive behavior rating scales completed by parents and/or school staff.
• 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.
• Conduct student observations at school when indicated to help determine eligibility.
• 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.
• Score and write up diagnostic findings using web based programs or Miriam Learning Center templates.
• Submit draft reports to the MLC testing coordinator 3 working days prior to the meeting for review.
• Attend and chair eligibility conferences. Interpret test data to staff and parents utilizing a format of strengths and weaknesses along with educational impact.
• Present Missouri DESE eligibility criteria to the multidisciplinary team in a rule in and rule out format for diagnosis(es).
• Guide multidisciplinary team to make an informed decision concerning eligibility using Missouri DESE guidelines.
• Make instructional and behavioral accommodations and/or recommendations as a part of the final report.
• After the conference, finalize the written report within 10 days to mail out to the parent.
• Submit billing and track hours in payroll in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the coordinator.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Technology skills

Testing experience

Job description

Miriam Learning Center is seeking a School Psychologist/School Psychological Examiner for the 2026-2027 school year to conduct private evaluations, analyze records, and determine appropriate testing using DSM-5 criteria.

The role includes interviewing parents and teachers, scoring behavioral scales, drafting diagnostic findings, attending eligibility conferences, and timely reporting within 10 days after conferences, while collaborating with DESE guidelines and the SPED team.