Special Education School Psychologist

Special Education School Psychologist 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars La Porte, IN Full-time LaPorte Community School Corporation 7 reviews Full-time Hear what our teachers say about LaPorte Community School Corporation School Psychologist Position for the 2026-2027 school year

Terms of Employment:

Contract is 188 days. Contract renewed on annual basis dependent on satisfactory evaluation.

Evaluation:

There will be a yearly evaluation.

Summary:

Provides psycho-educational services to students with disabilities within local public and private schools, assists with the development of plans which enable children to attain achievement standards and independent skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

include the following: 1. Conducts diagnostic evaluations to identify students' needs, potentials and limitations by observing in classrooms and/or at play, studying school records, consulting with parents and school personnel, administering diagnostic instruments and interpreting the results. 2. Participates in a leadership role on multidisciplinary assessment team and coordinates discussions. 3. Provides diagnostic information to assist pupils to achieve personal, social and emotional growth. 4. May carry out research to aid in identifying appropriate services or to meet current psychological, educational, social and emotional needs. 5. Serves as a resource to teachers and other school personnel on peer interaction, relationships and behavioral management. 6. Refers individuals to community agencies to secure medical, vocational, mental health or social services. 7. Establishes timeline, coordinates special education staff and administers evaluations. 8. Provides ongoing professional development for school and community when requested. 9. Serves as consultant to school principals, parents and teachers in matters involving psychological services in the schools and community. 10. Coordinates resources to assure a comprehensive educational evaluation is completed. 11. Provides requested reports and information in a timely manner. 12. Follows IDEA, Article 7 rules and regulations as well as LPCSC Policies and Procedures. 13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree (M.A.) or equivalent in Educational Psychology.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

Holds and maintains current licensure as a School Psychologist in the State of Indiana.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to interpret reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from school, parents and community groups.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form dealing with statistical interpretation of testing results.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply and discuss mathematical concepts as needed for statistical interpretation of testing results.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and Word Processing software.

Other Qualifications :

Must be able to provide own transportation and travel from school to school on a daily basis.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and accurate focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Application Statement By submitting this application I authorize LaPorte Community School Corporation to check my employment history including, without limitation, evaluations, criminal arrest and conviction record, reference checks, and any investigatory information possessed by any private or public employer or any state, local, or federal agency. I further authorize those persons, agencies, or entities that the La Porte Community School Corporation contacts in connection with my employment application to fully provide the La Porte Community School Corporation any information on the matters set forth above. I expressly waive, in connection with any request for or provision of information, any claims, including without limitation, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy, or interference with contractual relations that I might otherwise have against the La Porte Community School Corporation, its agents and officials, or against any provider of such information. It is also understood and agreed that any misrepresentation, by me, in this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or separation from the employer's service if I have been employed. Before an individual (permanent or substitute) can work with students or have his/her name submitted for approval to the Board of School Trustees, the candidate must complete the background check authorization (at a cost of $15.00-cash or check) and the background check must receive a "cleared" rating. Additionally, the individual must complete a federal I-9 form (providing appropriate identification documents); tax forms; a direct-deposit form (with an attached voided check); and, view training videos at the Educational Services Center (approximately one hour in length).