SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
STARTING 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
1.0 FTE
CHASKA HIGH SCHOOL/STAR PROGRAM
For specific info, contact Ellen Voigt 952-556-6175
Position Start Date: August 2012
Banded/Graded: C-5-2
Responsible To: Director of Specialized Services
Major Job Functions: See Reverse Side
Specific Tasks: See Reverse Side
Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills: See Reverse Side
Licensure Requirement: State of Minnesota
School Psychologist
Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment: Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).
If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.
Background check will be conducted.
If you are changing positions or the number of hours you work, your benefits may change, please make sure to check the eligibility as listed in the above agreement.
Application Procedure:
Please apply online: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted)
Major Job Functions |
Specific Tasks |
Knowledge, Abilities & Skills |
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Planning and Preparation |
· Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
- Demonstrate knowledge of student
- Select goals
- Demonstrate knowledge of resources
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· has extensive content knowledge, with evidence of continuing pursuit of such knowledge
· searches continually for best practices
· knows student age groups, approaches to learning, skills, interests, and cultural heritage
· serves as a resource pertaining to student behavior management and learning strategies |
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Evaluation
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· Communicate clearly and accurately
· Use questioning and discussion techniques
· Provide feedback to Evaluation Team
· Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
· Perform Psychoeducational Evaluation to determine appropriate program and instructional process
· Application of a variety of evaluation protocols
· Interpret data, facts, procedures and policies |
- communicates clearly both orally and in writing
- uses appropriate questioning technique
- knowledge of evaluation and research techniques, strategies and procedures
- assures feedback is consistently provided in a timely manner
- can apply Minnesota State Criteria for Special Education
- performs a variety of evaluation protocols
- prepares recommendation pertaining to student remediation, placement in special programs and psychoeducational intervention
- assists in the development of individual education plans
- participates in parent conferences, pupil evaluation reviews and provides student profiles indicating student strengths and weaknesses
- serves as a member of student study teams and collaborates w/other team members
- consults with parents to further their understanding of the learning and emotional adjustment processes pertaining to their child
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Professional Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned |
· Maintain accurate records
· Communicate with parents
· Contribute to the school and district
· Grow and develop professionally
· Show professionalism |
- demonstrates genuine caring and respect for individual students
- maintains appropriate student records
- communicates with parents about students’ progress
- demonstrates that support and cooperation characterize relationships with colleagues
- seeks out opportunities for professional development and actively assists other educators
- demonstrates service to students, advocacy for learners, and sound decision-making
- knowledge of social service and youth service agencies in the local and greater metropolitan area
- serves as resource to site and district personnel and members of the school community
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