Posted 11/10/2019

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST POSITION IN HAYWARD

The Hayward Community School District is accepting applications for a full-time School Psychologist for the 2019-2020 school year.  

Qualifications:  Candidates must have a Master’s degree and valid Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction certification for the respective classification - School Psychologist or be eligible to receive it prior to employment.  Salary and benefits based on education and background.  The desired candidate should possess the following qualities:

• Thorough knowledge of assessing and monitoring student progress birth through 21 years.
• Knowledge and application of rules and regulations pertaining to special education programs.
• Ability to collaborate and develop positive relationships with families and the community.
• Ability to consult with staff on student data and using data to drive instructional decisions.
• Ability to design and assist in the implementation of effective academic and behavioral interventions for students.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to contribute in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience working with diverse learner and support culturally responsive practices.
• Ability to work positively and productively as an active member of the school community.

Description of District:  Hayward Community Schools is located in northwestern Wisconsin serving approximately 2,055 students in a PreK-12 grade educational program. The school district consists of a primary school for PreK-2, an intermediate school for grades 3-5, one middle school for grades 6-8, and one high school.  The district offers a comprehensive selection of co-curricular activities for students.  With crystal clear lakes for water sports and fishing, and miles of trails for riding snowmobiles, ATVs, cross country skiing, hiking, and road or off-road bicycling, this area offers a variety of activities year-round. 

Applicants must submit an application through the WECAN website: https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/

You will be required to upload a letter of application, a resume, written letters of recommendation, and a complete set of college/university transcripts and credentials.

Questions can be directed to:
Craig Olson
District Administrator
Hayward Community School District
15930 W 5th Street
Hayward, WI.  54843
(715) 638-9001

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Posted 10/2019

D.C. EVEREST AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
6300 ALDERSON STREET, WESTON, WI 54476
POSTING DATE:  September 20, 2019

POSITION OPENING:  School Psychologist – Evergreen Elementary, Hatley Elementary, Odyssey Elementary, Idea School

CERTIFICATION:  Certified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as a School Psychologist (#62). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates local special education services under the direction/supervision of the Director of Special Education.
• Attends regularly scheduled district-level School Psychologist meetings and maintains open communications with the Director of Special Education on a frequent basis. 
• Conducts Child Find screenings to locate and identify students suspected of being in need of special education services.
• Coordinates and facilitates the special education evaluation and Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes.
• Assists in the communication and accuracy of procedural safeguards in the special education evaluation and IEP processes.
• Functions as the program designee (LEA Representative) in the special education evaluation and IEP processes.
• Assists in the assignment of staff necessary to conduct special education evaluations and IEP’s.
• Assists in the determination of eligibility for special education, programming options and IEP development for children with specialized needs.
• Reviews existing data and conducts interviews and observations.
• Administers and interprets instruments assessing cognitive functioning, academic achievement, social, emotional, behavioral functioning, adaptive functioning, etc. of children.
• Collates data into intervention strategies.
• Submits written psych educational evaluation reports.
• Facilitates and coordinates the completion of required special education evaluation and IEP paperwork from the Department of Public Instruction in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists with the availability of district resources described within an IEP.
• Assists parents and teachers in monitoring a child’s progress in school.
• Assists with building-level consultation teams and the district-wide RTI/PBIS process. 
• Maintains open communications to resolve conflicts at all levels.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• At Will Salary position.
• 212 days/year.
• Salary to be determined based on qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Qualified Candidates: please apply on WECAN as soon as possible.

Screening will begin immediately and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

The Board does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.

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