Psychologist-Elementary (2026-2027 School Year)

• → Makes observations of children in various school settings, identifies and interprets significant behavioral patterns to appropriate staff members, and suggests procedures to be followed in dealing with these children
• → Participates in the screening, pre-assessment, identification, placement, follow-up, and review of pupils for special education programs
• → Administers individual psychological tests and other assessment instruments as may be needed for comprehensive individual pupil evaluations, and re-evaluations
• → Interprets test results and observations of individual pupils to staff members concerned and relates these to classroom activities and procedures
• → Participates as a member of Child Study Team
• → Consults with Principals and school staff in the improvement of educational programs
• → Participates in the referral of children to other appropriate agencies for further study and/or assistance when appropriate, and acts as a liaison between the school and community professionals providing psychiatric and psychological services
• → Supports the mental health of pupils through individual and/or group psychological counseling, behavior management, and parent counseling

• Work in standard office and school building environments
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
• Additional demands upon request of Supervisor

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization, for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing
• Use of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

• Masters in School Psychology required
• KSDE certification in school psychology - required.
• Education Specialist degree preferred
• 2-3 Years experience preferred

FLSA Status: Exempt