Psychologist - M.A. jobs in Missouri

PSYCHOLOGIST

2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR

SALARY

$52,752 annually (11-month position with month of July off, starting August 1, 2022)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, conducts and reports results of multi-disciplinary (including psycho-educational) evaluations of currently enrolled students and public school students evaluated through the Resource Center on Deafness.
• Provides individual and group counseling to students based on personal and/or educational counseling when indicated or requested.
• Consults with administrators, teachers, dormitory and nursing staff as needed.
• Plans and/or participates in in-service programs for staff.
• Works in conjunction with members of the IEP team to develop behavior management plans. Coordinates the implementation and monitoring of these plans.
• Attends staffing and evaluation team meetings for individual students. Devises strategies for the remediation or treatment of behavioral and academic problems.
• Refers students to other personnel or agencies for services when necessary.
• Conducts functional behavior assessments.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without reasonable accommodations.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of psychological and educational tests, test procedures, interpretation, presentation of findings, and report writing.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques. Ability to diagnose problems and personal, educational and sometimes transition vocational needs of students. Skilled at establishing trust and rapport with students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and parents. Assist with problem solving.
• Training in Functional Behavioral Analysis and the development of Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Ability to work effectively as one of a team.
• Knowledge of available resources, outside services and other programs.
• Must meet the required American Sign Language competency level of Advanced.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Master’s Degree in School Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• K-12 Certification as a School Psychologist issued by the State Board of Education or License issued by the Division of Professional Registration.
• Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential preferred.

(Other qualifications and experience, which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the above.)

NOTE: If a college degree is a requirement for this position, transcripts MUST be submitted with the application in order to be considered for employment. Failure to include transcripts (when required for the position) with your application will eliminate the application from the review process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov.

To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.

Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

STATE TAX REQUIREMENT

State law now requires all employees to pay their state taxes in a timely manner as a condition of employment. Each year the Department of Revenue will determine if any state employees are delinquent in paying their state taxes for the prior tax year. Employees who are delinquent will be notified and given sufficient time to resolve their state tax liability. Employees who fail to meet this requirement will be terminated. (Authority: Section 105.262, RSMo.)

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.