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Start Your Online Application Now 2025-2027_Master_Teacher_Agreement_Final.pdf Waseca Public Schools | 2027-2028 School Year Position Title: School Psychologist Immediate Supervisor: Director of Special Education Job Ranking: Waseca Contract Job Goal: Waseca Area Schools have an opening for a licensed School Psychologist for the 2027-2028 school year. Responsibilities include serving on the special education assessment team, completing psychological evaluations, and writing reports for students of all disabilities. The psychologist will also provide consultation services for staff concerning pre-referral and child find interventions. District Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate and conduct psycho-educational evaluations of learners who have been referred for potential special education placement or re-evaluations following due process guidelines. Work with district staff to develop pre-referral interventions as required. Assist, as a member of a multidisciplinary team, in making special education placement decisions. Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Consults with teachers, school administration, parents and others, as appropriate, regarding the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group interventions designed to address students'' learning and behavioral concerns. Consults with school staff, administration, and parents in resolving students'' academic, social, emotional and behavioral concerns. Collaborates with school staff and/or parents in developing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining behavioral and other interventions. Consults and collaborates with mental health, medical, social services and other community providers, as appropriate. Provides technical assistance to school staff and parents regarding behavior management, child development and special education procedures, as necessary and appropriate. Required Education: MN Licensure as a School Psychologist (Prek-12) School Psychology Interns OR students in a School Psychology program allowing for a Related Services-Tier Two License are welcome to apply Valid Driver License and ability to travel among member districts (12-15 miles apart) as well as regional and state meetings as necessary Required Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrate the ability to organize activities. Effective communication skills; ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents and other educational professionals regarding student concerns and problems. Maintain positive professional working relationships with colleagues. Participate in Professional Learning Community assigned by building administrator Experience working in a collaborative environment with students, families, and staff is required. Adheres to due process requirements, state and federal laws regarding students with disabilities, and professional ethics and standards of school psychology. Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethical standards of School Psychology. Working knowledge of special education laws, rules and regulations, and district policies and procedures; and the ability to apply these to help ensure District compliance. Candidates with strengths in good communication, collaboration, and teamwork are preferred. Hazardous Work Conditions (The essential duties of the work are performed under various physical hazards or environmental conditions noted): Duties are generally performed in a typical classroom/school setting where there are minimal environmental hazards and risks. Employee(s) may be exposed occasionally to disagreeable conditions involving human/student/parental contact. For more information Geoffrey Wagner, Director of Special Education wagg @waseca.k12.mn.us Website: https://www.waseca.k12.mn.us/ "Waseca Public School empowers each learner to thrive in an ever-changing world." Physical Job Requirements: as listed below Employee is Required to: Never Occasionally 1-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuously 66-100% Stand ? ? x ? Sit ? ? x ? Walk ? ? x ? Use hand dexterously (use fingers to handle, feel) ? ? x ? Reach with hands and arms ? ? x ? Climb or Balance ? x ? ? Talk or Hear ? ? ? x Taste or smell x ? ? ? Physically Lift/Carry up to 10 lbs. ? ? x ? up to 25lbs. ? x ? ? up to 50lbs. x ? ? ? up to 75 lbs. x ? ? ? up to 100 lbs. x ? ? ? More than 100 lbs. x ? ? ? Revised Date: March 2022 "Waseca Public School empowers each learner to thrive in an ever-changing world." Waseca ISD #829 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online