SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST POSITION

ALLIANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ALLIANCE, NE

 

The Alliance Public Schools is accepting applications for a full-time School Psychologist position, for the 2006-2007 school year, or possible immediate start.  The position includes a 215 day contract as part of a 2 psychologist team with a 1 : 780 psychologist/student ratio based on current enrollment.  The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate essential skills in leadership, diagnostic expertise, knowledge in behavioral and learning strategies/applications, and excellent inter-personnel/communication skills.  Job responsibilities will include a broad spectrum with regular and special education populations including program planning and development.  Interns with comprehensive training are encouraged to apply.

Individuals must meet the Nebraska State Certification or provisional requirements including School Psychologist and Special Education competencies, PPST, Human Relations training and proper endorsements.  Alliance provides a competitive salary plus benefit package based on experience and education.  Applications will be taken until the position is filled. 

Interested parties should forward an application letter, resume, transcripts and credentials to:

   Kevin Wilkinson, Special Education Director, 1604 Sweetwater, Alliance, NE  69301.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Description

School Psychologist

 

 

Supervisor:  Special Education Director

Qualifications: Nebraska Certification in School Psychology or equivalent as per Rule 24.

Salary:  Teacher Salary Schedule prorated up to two additional months

Job Statement: The school psychologist ensures that students who need special education are properly qualified.  This person provides ancillary service as an educational interventionist, crisis response team member, staff trainer, counselor, and advisor to administration.  The special education department maintains two full time psychologists who employ an MDT clerk to assist with completing paperwork.

 

Job Duties:

 

1.    Report directly to the Special Education Director.

2.    Submit to the Special Education Director a schedule and/or report of activities as requested.

3.    Conduct psychometric testing or document student response to intervention and complete word processed reports as assigned by the Special Education Director.

4.    Contact parents about test results and meet if necessary.

5.    Submit items to be considered for the special education budget annually.

6.    Attend meetings and inservice as directed.

7.    Consult with Alliance Public Schools personnel on matters regarding testing, counseling, procedure, behavior, and instruction.

8.    Counsel students, staff, and/or parents when directed by the Special Education Director.

9.    Advise the Special Education Director about related issues.

10. Maintain a productive rapport with the clients and personnel of Alliance Public Schools.

11. Evaluate and modify as necessary district procedures for fulfilling the verification guidelines as per Rule 51.

12. Evaluate and modify as directed by the Special Education Director district procedures for ensuring Rule 51 compliance.

13. Direct the multidisciplinary team process.

14. Schedule students for testing and re-evaluation.

15. Conduct inservice when directed by the Special Education Director.

16. Attend and direct IEP meetings when directed by the Special Education Director.

17. Direct preschool arena assessment.

18. Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director.

 

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING:

1.    Letter of Inquiry

2.    Resume

3.    Official Transcripts

4.    Credentials

 

 

Mr. Kevin Wilkinson Ð Director

Special Education Department

1604 Sweetwater Avenue

Alliance PublicSchools

Alliance, Nebraska 69301

 

kwilkin@aps.k12.ne.us

308-762-4331