Psychologist

About the role

Goddard Public Schools Special Education Cooperative is seeking multiple School Psychologists. Candidates interested in working in a collaborative and innovative environment with opportunities to develop their professional skills are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advocate for all children and youth
• Consult and collaborate with educators, parents, children, and other professionals or agencies to improve student outcomes
• Provide functional academic & behavioral assessments that are relevant to the presenting problem and student characteristics and are intervention and results oriented
• Develop individual, group or system level interventions, which improve or resolve the identified problems or concerns including academic, social/emotional/behavioral, and mental health needs as they relate to educational progress
• Provide support, instructions, technical assistance and ongoing monitoring of progress toward measurable, identified goals for students at individual, group or system level
• Involvement in data analysis and evaluation, using data outcomes for implementing plans at an individual, group or systems level
• Participate in interdisciplinary staffings to determine the eligibility, appropriate planning and reevaluation for students who require special education programs and services
• Provide individual and group counseling and support to students

Qualifications

• Candidates must obtain a Kansas professional school specialist license as a school psychologist (or provisional license as an intern) prior to employment

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• World Class Facilities
• Advantages of living in Wichita Metro Area
• Mentor/Supervision provided for school psychologist interns on a provisional license
• Experienced staff entering the district are given credit for total years of experience and highest level of education
• Opportunities for professional growth

All questions regarding this position should be directed to Sydney Graf, Director of Special Education, at sgraf@goddardusd.com. Position open until filled.