Mason City School - School Psychologist

Position Mason City School District Certified Opening Position: School Psychologist Overview The successful candidate will be responsible for social/emotional assessment, student counseling, and consultation with parents and school-based teams that maximize student learning and welfare in a professionally sound, ethical, and effective manner. Qualifications Must hold a valid School Psychologist License Duties and Responsibilities Assist educational staff in implementing or modifying instructional strategies, classroom management procedures, intervention strategies, and follow-up activities. Assist staff in implementing a Response to Intervention model to identify and support students with varied needs. Conduct interviews, observations, and administer psycho-educational evaluations to individual children identified as or suspected of having a disability. Contribute to the multi-factorial evaluation, utilizing diagnostic instruments and techniques appropriate for the areas of disability or suspected disability as part of the multi‑disciplinary team. Compile the written report of the evaluation team and delineate the results of the psycho-educational evaluation for consideration in the development of the IEP for each child with a disability. Consult with teachers, parents, and other educational personnel on matters relating to the education and/or mental health of children with disabilities to ensure the provision of the most appropriate educational program. Other duties as assigned. Personal / Professional Characteristics Child-centered; advocate for students. Ability to build positive relationships with parents, staff, and students. Open-minded and approachable. Excellent data analysis skills. Excellent problem‑solving skills. Each applicant's resume and qualifications will be evaluated, and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in interviews. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr The Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium