School Psychologist

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a School Psychologist.  This position will begin in the fall of the 2021-22 school year.

Applicants must have specialist degree in psychology.  Position will require extensive knowledge, skill, and experience in developing and implementing positive behavior support plans for students. Experience with multi-tiered systems of support in schools preferred. Must have strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with diverse groups of people; ability to analyze, interpret, and graph data; strong background in student assessment and curriculum-based measures.

Information about benefits can be found on this page of our website: https://www.bismarckschools.org/Page/1701

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The job of School Psychologist is done for the purpose/s of improving academic achievement; promoting positive behavior and mental health; creating safe, positive school environments; strengthening family/school partnerships; improving school-wide assessment and accountability; supporting diverse learners; measuring and interpreting the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children; interpreting results of psychological studies; interpreting and applying state and federal codes; and developing strategies and interventions to address the special education needs of eligible students.

This job reports to Director of Special Education.

Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility required.

Education: Master’s degree in job-related area.

Licenses: Valid license in school psychology

Clearances: Criminal justice fingerprint/background clearance.

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Salary Placement: PM on the Professional Support Staff Salary Schedule

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