Psychologist
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, conducts and reports results of multi-disciplinary (including psycho-educational) evaluations of currently enrolled students and public school students evaluated through the Resource Center on Deafness.
Provides individual and group counseling to students based on personal and/or educational counseling when indicated or requested.
Consults with administrators, teachers, dormitory and nursing staff as needed.
Plans and/or participates in in-service programs for staff.
Works in conjunction with members of the IEP team to develop behavior management plans. Coordinates the implementation and monitoring of these plans.
Attends staffing and evaluation team meetings for individual students. Devises strategies for the remediation or treatment of behavioral and academic problems.
Refers students to other personnel or agencies for services when necessary.
Conducts functional behavior assessments.
Performs related duties as assigned.
The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without reasonable accommodations.
EDUCATION REQUIRED/PREFERRED
Master’s Degree in School Psychology from an accredited college or university.
K-12 Certification as a School Psychologist issued by the State Board of Education or License issued by the Division of Professional Registration.
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential preferred.
(Other qualifications and experience, which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position, may be accepted in lieu of the below.)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at [email protected].
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.
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STATE TAX REQUIREMENT
State law now requires all employees to pay their state taxes in a timely manner as a condition of employment. Each year the Department of Revenue will determine if any state employees are delinquent in paying their state taxes for the prior tax year. Employees who are delinquent will be notified and given sufficient time to resolve their state tax liability. Employees who fail to meet this requirement will be terminated. (Authority: Section 105.262, RSMo.)
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 5th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; email [email protected].