Mason City Schools - School Psychologist Substitute

School Psychologist SubstituteCertified opening with Mason City School District.Position: School Psychologist SubstituteDate: December 1st, 2026 - April 1st, 2027The successful candidate will be responsible for social/emotional assessment, student counseling, consultation with parents and school based teams which maximizes student learning and welfare in a professionally sound, ethical and effective manner.Qualifications: Must hold a valid School Psychologist LicenseDuties and Responsibilities:Assist educational staff in implementing or modifying instructional strategies, classroom management procedures, intervention strategies and follow up activitiesAssist staff in implementing a Response to Intervention model in order to identify and support students with varied needsConduct interviews, observations and administer psycho-educational evaluations to individual children identified as, or suspected of having a disabilityContribute to the multi-factored evaluation, utilizing diagnostic instruments and techniques appropriate for the areas of disability or suspected disability as part of the multi-disciplinary teamCompile 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 disabilityConsult with teachers, parents and other educational personnel on matters relating to the education and/or mental health of the children with disabilities to insure the provision of the most appropriate educational programOther duties as assignedPersonal/Professional Characteristics:Child-centered; advocate for studentsAbility to build positive relationships with parents, staff, and studentsOpen minded; approachableExcellent data analysis skillsExcellent problem solving skillsEach applicant's resume and qualifications will be evaluated, and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in interviews.Equal Opportunity Employer