What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist - Hastings High School and Non-Public Schools position at HASTINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 200?
School Psychologist - 1.0 FTE - Hastings High School and Non-Public Schools (2026-2027 school year)
Compensation/Benefit Information
Essential Functions
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Compensation/Benefit Information
- Salary Range per the 2025-2027 Teacher Master Agreement $50,951 - $88,905
- This position is benefit eligible. Please see the Teacher Master Agreement for details.
- Completion of graduate program in School Psychology that is
- (a) approved by NASP (preferred) or
- (b) consistent with NASP's Standards for Training and Field Placement Programs in School Psychology or
- (c) was accredited, at the time of the applicant's graduation, by an agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Completion of supervised internship in school psychology, full-year preferred.
- Valid Minnesota License in School Psychology or eligible for license through the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
- National School Psychologist Certification (NCSP) or NCSP-eligible, preferred.
- Demonstrates continued professional development though course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates with school staff for child-find activities and Child Study Review Team (CSRT) processes and meetings, e.g., building pre-referral and referral process, early childhood screening, district assessments, and other agency referrals.
- Implements federal and state rules and laws according to district practices and procedures.
- Implements and maintain record keeping system that results in district compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Administers tests, observations and rating scales as per evaluation plan.
- Interprets evaluation results, verbally and in writing.
- Facilitates team meetings to discuss results, determine eligibility, and identify student needs.
- Integrates team's evaluation findings in a comprehensive evaluation report that meets legal and professional standards.
- Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with team members.
- Educates staff on understanding of disabilities and the ways they may impact education, per Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) criteria.
- Leads staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating functional behavioral assessments (FBA) and behavior/academic interventions. Consults with teachers regarding FBA procedures, review, and as necessary conduct FBAs on students with high behavior in your assigned building.
- Participates in data collection activities necessary to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions and progress.
- Serves as a liaison between Special Services office and building sites. Communicates information from Special Services department to buildings/programs and helps facilitate and lead department meetings at assigned site(s).
- Oversees special education processes at sites and programs.
- Develops plans and assist with crisis intervention at building and/or district levels and help facilitate social group skills as needed.
- Provides direct or in-direct related services to help meet the needs of students with education plans.
- Work with students in crisis to help learn calming techniques, enabling students to problem solve on their own without assistance.
- Plans and provides training as needed at building levels.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Director/Supervisor of Special Services, and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Equipment
- Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
- Apply online at www.hastings.k12.mn.us
- If you have questions, contact Deanna Gronseth, Director of Special Services: dgronseth@isd200.org or 651-480-7008