School Psychological Examiner - Miriam School and Learning Center
| Position: | School Psychological Examiner |
| Subject Area: | (none) |
| Job Title: | School Psychologist/School Psychological Examiner Part Time- Miriam Learning Center |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| District: | Miriam School and Learning Center |
| St. Louis, MO 63132 | |
| Telephone: |
314-962-6059 |
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Job Description:
Please apply using the following link: https://miriamstl.aaimtrack.com/jobs/
POSITION: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST/SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINER FOR MIRIAM LEARNING CENTER
STATUS: PRN, AS NEEDED, DAY HOURS, AND AVAILABILILTY OF A MINIMUM OF TWO FULL DAYS PER WEEK
POSITION INCLUDES: TESTING IN ST. LOUIS CITY CHARTER SCHOOLS, PRIVATE EVALUATIONS, AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS OUTSIDE OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY (preschool, elementary, junior, high school, and college).
QUALIFICATIONS:
PAY: $47 an hour
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Please apply using the following link: https://miriamstl.aaimtrack.com/jobs/
POSITION: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST/SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINER FOR MIRIAM LEARNING CENTER
STATUS: PRN, AS NEEDED, DAY HOURS, AND AVAILABILILTY OF A MINIMUM OF TWO FULL DAYS PER WEEK
POSITION INCLUDES: TESTING IN ST. LOUIS CITY CHARTER SCHOOLS, PRIVATE EVALUATIONS, AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS OUTSIDE OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY (preschool, elementary, junior, high school, and college).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Missouri Certified School Psychologist or School Psychological Examiner
- Minimum of one year of experience evaluating students in a school setting.
- Knowledge of Missouri DESE State guidelines and/or DSM-V is necessary.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, writing, and technology skills.
- Recent testing experience and report writing experience using DESE and/or DSM-V criteria.
PAY: $47 an hour
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete private evaluations requested by parents and/or private school using DSM-5 criteria (School Psychologist only).
- Analyze student records including the Review of Existing Data (RED), attendance and discipline files, and other student data provided by the schools.
- Based upon data, determine appropriate test selections to administer in areas indicated by school or parents.
- Conduct interviews with parents/guardians and teachers to obtain background information and social history.
- Distribute, collect, and score social/emotional/behavioral and adaptive behavior rating scales completed by parents and/or school staff.
- Keep the school updated on any preliminary concerns with areas not identified on the RED that may need further testing. Determine with the school if a second Notice of Action (NOA) is warranted.
- Conduct student observations at school when indicated to help determine eligibility.
- Keep SPED coordinator updated on findings prior to eligibility meeting. Schedule conferences in a timely manner based upon Miriam Learning Center and DESE guidelines.
- Score and write up diagnostic findings using web based program or Miriam Learning Center templates.
- Submit draft reports to the MLC testing coordinator 3 working days prior to the meeting for review.
- Attend and chair eligibility conferences. Interpret test data to staff and parents utilizing a format of strengths and weaknesses along with educational impact.
- Present Missouri DESE eligibility criteria to the multi-disciplinary team in a rule in and rule out format for diagnosis(es).
- Guide multidisciplinary team to make an informed decision concerning eligibility using Missouri DESE guidelines.
- Make instructional and behavioral accommodations and/or recommendations as a part of the final report.
- After the conference, finalize the written report within 10 days to mail out to the parent.
- Submit billing and track hours in payroll in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned by the coordinator.
** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
