School Psychologist

Job Summary

Job Title: School Psychologist
School Year: 2026 - 2027
Reports to: Director of Student Services, Building Administrators
Receives Guidance From: Director of Student Programs

Requirements

• Valid Nebraska special services certificate
• Endorsement in the area of school psychology
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Terms of Employment

Evaluation: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Personnel Evaluation policy

Essential Functions

• Provides school psychological services which assist families and professionals in the identification, planning and referral of students with psychological needs
• Evaluates students to determine verification of handicapping conditions
• Functions as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team by providing evaluation information, educational needs, and recommendations
• Provides support in IEP development by: providing psychoeducational data and interpretation, assisting in developing behavioral management and learning programs, consulting with teachers, support personnel, and parents in working with students with disabilities
• Serves as a liaison to parent support groups, medical personnel and mental health agencies as they pertain to students with special needs
• Provides consultation to families, teachers and other staff regarding the learning problems, learning style and/or behavior problems of individual children
• Provides consultation to teachers and other staff regarding classroom learning environment and/or management in general
• Conducts individual assessments to help determine eligibility of children for special education services and to determine needs of the child as part of the IEP team
• Consults with school personnel in the coordination and development of crisis intervention programs
• Provided individual support and in-service to students, parents, school and support personnel as appropriate to further the job goal
• Maintains regular meetings with guidance personnel as necessary