The Laurel School District is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of School Psychologist, beginning the 2020-2021 school year.

This position will fall under the approved Related Service Provider pay matrix approved in a Memorandum of Agreement with the District and Laurel Unified Education Association (Certified Unit) and approved by the Board of Trustees on May 4, 2020.  This position is recognized as being represented by the Association and therefore the pay will be limited to eight years of service/experience to be credited for pay purposes.

Salary Range:  $50,955.48 - 81,340.18 (Salary is dependent on years of experience and educational level)

QUALIFICATIONS:                         

• Valid Montana Class VI Specialist License in School Psychology
• 1-2 years of experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in assessment team activities, planning and developing interventions, programs and/or services to students.
• Conducts valid psychological and psycho-educational assessments.
• Lead crisis intervention efforts and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Uses effective consultative behaviors with outside agencies.
• Provide assistance to staff in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions and accommodations for students.
• Evaluate and/or translate research into practice and understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations for improvement of services.
• Contribute to program development that furthers the integration of social, coping, and problem-solving in the classroom.
• Coordinate and/or collaborate with a range of individuals/agencies to promote and provide comprehensive services to students and families.
• Participate in professional growth activities on a yearly basis including recertification for CPI, workshops, in-services, professional reading materials, and/or other available offerings at OPI.
• Proficiently use technology to communicate, compile reports, and collect data.
• Participate in building or program activities and meetings as appropriate.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.
• Continually updates professional skills.
• Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of methods of assessment; systematic processes to collect data, translate assessment results into empirically based decisions about service delivery and evaluate outcomes of services.
• Knowledge of learning processes, appropriate instructional interventions to meet students’ needs, and the ability to implement and assess their effectiveness.
• Knowledge of behavioral mental health, collaborative and/or consultation models and methods and their application.
• Participate in twelve (12) hours of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training and techniques.

Only minimum duties are listed.  Other functions may be required as assigned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:           Open Until Filled

To apply for this position, please go to www.laurel.k12.mt.us, click on the Employment box. For questions, please call (406) 628-8623.

Date Notice Posted:                          May 5, 2020

The purpose of this Notice of Job Listing is to advertise a job vacancy.

It does not in any way represent an employment contract.

LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 & 7-70 IS AN E.E.O. EMPLOYER