TITLE: School Psychologist
JOB BRIEF:
- To assist teachers, administrators, and parents in better understanding the psychological and educational needs of children for the purpose of facilitating learning and total adjustment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Meets certification requirements as established by the State Department of Education.
- Approved by the Special Education Section of the State Department.
- Degree from an accredited college or university.
- All USD 383 employees must pass a background check.
DIVERSITY: As an equal-opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Services
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assesses difficulties of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic procedures and helps identify all types of exceptional children.
- Interprets diagnoses to school personnel, other concerned professionals, and parents.
- Makes recommendations on ways to facilitate a student’s learning and total adjustment.
- Participates in the decision-making process and placement of all types of exceptional children.
- Consults with parents, staff members, and mental health professionals.
- May conduct short term individual or group therapy for students.
- Serves as a resource person in the areas of learning and behavioral psychology.
- Acts as liaison between the school and the various community/state mental health agencies.
- Assist administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians in understanding and adhering to legislation and regulations relevant to general and special education services.
- Maintains clinical file(s) on all referred students.
- Other duties as assigned by administration.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY:
BENEFITS:
- Health Benefits Available.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Value of contributions per year- $7,788.
- For the 2025-2026 school year, USD 383 will pay the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C and Option D) and short-term disability insurance.
- Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
- 11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days.
RETIREMENT:
- USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account for all certified and eligible employees.
- KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years.
TECHNOLOGY:
- District provided devices - iPad, laptop and/or desktop for certified staff.
PAID COLLABORATION TIME.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
ABOUT US:
- The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.
- USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.
- The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.