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School Psychologist

Derby Public Schools

place Derby, 67037

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Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field, Psychology

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PTO, Paid Parental Leave

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13550118- Position Type: Special Education Services/Psychologist- Date Posted: 3/26/2026- Location: Derby High School- Date Available: 2026-2027- Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLEDSchool Psychologist:Derby High School is seeking a SchoolPsychologist for the 2026-2027 school year. Employee benefitsincludeuncategorized PTO,paid parental leave and we accept PDC forsalary placement. You can find a copy of our salary schedule starting onpage 8 of the[Certified Employee Master Contracthandbook](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1750778160/derbyschoolscom/ndkzebfqhbwpchti0aph/2025-26CertifiedEmployeeMasterContractFinal.pdf){target="_blank"rel="noopener noreferrer"aria-describedby="audioeye_new_window_message"}. Interested applicantswill need to complete an online application through Frontline. Allinquiries should be directed to Gretchen Pontious, Principal at DerbyHigh School, at gpontious@usd260.comor Dawn Gresham, Director of SpecialServices, at dgresham@usd260.com.Position open until filled.Job Description:[SCHOOLPSYCHOLOGIST](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzaU2O8tJ_xaWVJKV0x4dm9DV0k/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-SsvfJJy7Pb8OVi8aE2rChQ){target="_blank"rel="noopener noreferrer"aria-describedby="audioeye_new_window_message"}JD174All Job Descriptions are posted on our[Job DescriptionIndex](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hzf-p_56PndpxUMI6WUibI0TDGnNnfmpeMkxMNTp1sg/edit?usp=sharing){target="_blank"rel="noopener noreferrer"aria-describedby="audioeye_new_window_message"}.Purpose:The school psychologist is specially trained in psychologyan education interventions that facilitate student academic, behavioraland social success in the school environment. The psychologistcollaborates with students, teachers, and parents to uncover barriers tolearning and to help design individualized solutions for identifiedneeds.Responsible to:Director of Special Services and PrincipalSalary:Annual ContractQualifications:1. Educational Specialist degree/Masters degree from an accreditedcollege/university.2. Current Kansas State Teaching License with School Psychologistendorsement on file in the Central Office.3. Demonstrates a commitment to career development and life-longlearning.Essential Functions:Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:a. Facilitate an understanding of child development and emotionalhealth, among school professionals and family members.b. Administer and interpret individual assessments to help determinespecific academic and behavioral needs of students.c. Participate in developing programming designed to meet individualneeds of students.d. Assists in development of goals and strategies for educationalimprovement.e. Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.f. Ensure that all activities adhere to the professional standards andan ethical code for the school psychologist.g. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district andcommunity.h. Work effectively with community organizations and outside agencies.i. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.j. Support the value of an education.k. Support the mission and philosophy of Derby Public Schools.l. Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:a. Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.b. Occasionally requires move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objectsor materials.c. Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.d. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.e. Must be able to work indoors nd outdoors year-round.f. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.General Responsibilities:1. Conduct formal and informal assessments to determine a child'scognitive abilities, learning styles, academic achievement level,emotional development and social skills in an effort to assignappropriate educational services to individual students.2. Help design curriculum-based content probes and progress monitoringstrategies to guide instruction.3. Assist teachers and parents in developing an appropriate IndividualEducation Plan (IEP) for students.4. Ensure that Kansas State Board of Education guidelines for SpecialEducation are met.5. Support psychological growth of students through individual and/or gr