School Psychologist

Join the team at Lionsgate Academy and make a difference in a student's life TODAY! Everything we do at Lionsgate is aimed at fulfilling our mission which is inclusively designed to address the unique learning needs of students living with autism or other learning differences.

At Lionsgate, we strive to create a culture of work life balance for our staff, so they can not only live their best lives, but also bring the best versions of themselves when they work with our wonderful students. Lionsgate - a place for both students and staff to learn, a place to truly belong.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST AT OUR SCHOOL:

• Conducts and manages student evaluations (2/3 less than a typical school).
• Applies expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.
• Partners with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home, school, and the community.

OUR STAFF:

• Collaborate daily with team members
• Benefit options; medical, disability, vision, FSA, HSA, 403B and free dental
• 80 hours Paid Time Off in the school year
• Work in a fun, rewarding and collaborative environment and receive mentor support
• Hours are 7:45a-4:15p
• Have summers off and the opportunity to work Extended School Year

WE OFFER:

$60,000 to $80,000 per school year depending on education and experience

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid School Psychologist license through the Minnesota Department of Education / PELSB
• Experience working with middle and high-school students
• Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum

POSITION TITLE: School Psychologist

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Director of Student Services

POSITION STATUS: Exempt

CORE HOURS: Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:15 pm

DUTY DAYS: 187

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POSITION PURPOSE:

The school psychologist will conduct and manage student evaluations. They will apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home, school, and the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluations

  • Evaluate students to address special education eligibility, which includes maintaining checks and balances to make sure the evaluation plan is appropriate and comprehensive.

  • Determine student needs based on evaluations.

  • Maintain inventory of protocols, which includes staying current on changes to protocols and investigating additional assessment tools and recommending updates.

  • Conduct assessments appropriate to the focus of concern with consideration of the characteristics of the student or group of students (e.g., ethnic, cultural, socio-economic status) and their learning environment.

  • Assist school personnel in analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating the results of individual evaluations.

  • Relay the results of evaluations information in a meaningful manner.

  • Participate in Child Study, Evaluation and IEP meetings and student case conferences, as needed.

• Services

  • Recommend goals and services based on student needs.

  • Provide direct IEP services in social emotional learning, social competency, and/or emotion regulation when requested.

  • Develop present levels, goals and objectives and maintain quarterly progress notes for direct IEP services as assigned.

• Collaboration

  • Provide training to staff in social skills, coping skills, disabilities and emotion regulation,

  • Help students, families and schools manage crises such as death, illness, or community trauma.

  • Consult with teachers, other support staff, and parents about ways to facilitate learning and adjustment for individuals or groups of students.

  • Provide information, and/or education in the application of learning theory, child development, mental health and co-morbidity and how they affect learning and behavior to school personnel and parents.

  • Promote tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity within the school community.

  • Develop partnerships with parents and teachers to promote healthy school environments.

• General

  • Maintain positive, professional relationships and use appropriate verbal, nonverbal and written communication with all individuals.

  • Regular, prompt attendance

OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in staff development programs

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Participate in cohort learning

• Act as a member of the drop-in counseling rotation.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work well with families

• Possess skills and best practice techniques and methodologies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other disabilities.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Excellent work habits including attendance, punctuality, and dependability

• Promote a positive school culture

• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team

• Knowledge of and experience practicing the principles of applied behavior analysis.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Experience developing IEPs and communicating with parents & interdisciplinary team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

MENTAL DEMANDS

The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to read, analyze and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, mean, mode and median ability to draw and interpret bar graphs; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

This position description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all of the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic responsibilities of all positions at Lionsgate Academy.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Valid School Psychologist license through the Minnesota Department of Education / PELSB

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with middle and high-school students

• Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum