School Psychologist

ESU 4, representing school districts in Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties, is accepting applications for a School Psychologist/School Psychologist Intern. ESU 4 offers an outstanding salary and benefit package. For more information regarding this position, please contact Wendy Craig. View the complete job description.

Requirements:

Effective interpersonal and presentation skills.
Flexibility to work nontraditional hours when necessary.
Strong written and communication skills.
Demonstrated problem solving skills in a dynamic work environment.
Specialist degree in Psychology.
Valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement in School Psychology.
Valid Nebraska driver's license with the ability to drive to meet the requirements of the job.

Essential Functions:

Work as a team member with ESU 4 and school district staff.
Attend local and regional meetings/trainings related to role and responsibility.
Support ESU 4's mission and vision.
Comply with procedures and guidelines of Nebraska Rule 51 and IDEA.
Provide comprehensive evaluations of individual students with psychological instruments.
Participate in the MDT process in the determination of eligibility and appropriate assignment of pupils for special education purposes.
Assist in re-evaluating students and, if requested, the programs success in meeting the needs of all students.
Serve in a consultative capacity to school personnel regarding psychological implications of special education education practices and curriculum.
Develop and maintain contact with community agencies and specialists in order to insure that community and school resources complement one another.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintains, organizes, and secures accurate and appropriate educational and professional records.
Other duties as assigned.

Applications will be open until the position is filled. Please send a request to access the application form. Any questions regarding the application process can be directed to: