school psychologist - , KS, United States - Reno County Educational Cooperative

Description

The Reno County Education Cooperative has an opening for a school psychologist for the school year. At RCEC, the school psychologists are a vital part of our Mental/Behavioral Health Department. We provide a supportive, collaborative work environment focused on meeting student needs and furthering our competencies as professionals.

RCEC schools are in various stages of redesign which offers awesome opportunity to rethink and refresh how services are provided to students.

RCEC embraces the NASP practice model and encourages the expanded role of the school psychologist. Interns are welcome to apply. Students interested in a practicum experience at RCEC are encouraged to contact us.

School psychologists assist children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally.

They conduct effective decision making using a foundation of assessment and data collection providing services to schools and families that enhance the competence and well-being of children.

The school psychologist performs the following essential job functions:

• The school psychologist uses data-based decision making and accountability to promote student learning.
• The school psychologist utilizes effective consultation and collaboration skills to promote student learning.
• The school psychologist utilizes interventions and instructional support strategies to develop academic skills in students.
• The school psychologist oversees school-wide practices to promote student learning.
• The school psychologist promotes preventive and responsive services to enhance student learning.
• The school psychologist utilizes interventions and mental health services to enhance social skills and life skills learning in students.
• The school psychologist promotes family-school collaboration to enhance student learning.
• The school psychologist promotes diversity to enhance student development and learning.
• The school psychologist utilizes research and program evaluation to enhance student learning.
• The school psychologist follows legal, ethical and professional practices to enhance student learning.

Applicants for this position must hold a license from the Kansas State Board of Education with an endorsement in school psychology or be eligible for a license upon the start of the school year.

Benefits include:
$6000 stipend
Extended contract days available

Single health benefit paid by the district.
Professional development opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement program for qualified applicants.
KPERS retirement benefit.
Section 125 plan which includes optional insurances and flexible spending.

For further information, please contact RCEC at , or visit our website at

A more complete job description for the position is available upon request.