Job Description:

Location: school(s) to be determined

Special Education Department School Psychologist 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Communicates, collaborates and consults with colleagues, families, supervisors and students
Conducts comprehensive evaluations for Special Education
Collaborates with outside agencies to support students with mental health needs in the school setting
Uses various data, including academic, emotional, behavioral, and psychological assessment to identify student strengths and needs to support learning
Demonstrates knowledge of individual differences, abilities, disabilities, and other diverse student characteristics to enhance services and address potential influences related to diversity
Has knowledge of research design, statistics, measurement, varied data collection and analysis techniques, and program evaluation sufficient for understanding research and interpreting data in educational settings
Practices in accordance with ethical, legal, and professional standards as defined by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Uses the general framework of the NASP Practice Model across 10 domains of practice for comprehensive service provision
Conduct Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA’s) and develop Positive Behavior Support plans for implementation with the assistance of the teacher and family.
Other duties as assigned

Requires completion of a master's degree or specialist's degree in school psychology from a National Association of School Psychology-accredited institution as well as a valid North Dakota Teaching License with North Dakota School Psychologist Credential.

This position is subject to veteran's preference.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information
Melissa Gietzen, SPED Coordinator
Administration Building
Phone: 701-857-4443
Email: melissa.gietzen@minot.k12.nd.us