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Kansas Employer School Psychologist Paraeducator in Maize, Kansas
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Maize Unified School District 266
School Psychologist Paraeducator (5343)
JOB POSTING
Job Details
Title School Psychologist Paraeducator
Posting ID 5343
Description Maize USD 266: School Psychologist Paraeducator
A school psychologist paraeducator works under the direct supervision of a licensed school
psychologist and has special training in conducting assessments and working with children,
teachers, and parents. School psychologist paraeducators who are school psychology practicum
students, placed in the district with cooperation of their training institution, may participate in
those activities normally carried out by the fully-endorsed school psychologist with the condition
that all psychological evaluations, including testing and behavioral observations, must be
reviewed and signed by the supervising psychologist. The supervising psychologist, as a
member of the IEP team, must maintain responsibility for special education decisions.
A Day in the Life
Assist the assigned school psychologists in administering and scoring
individual tests to help determine specific academic and behavioral needs of
students.
Provide the assigned school psychologists observational data to be used when
determining individual needs of students.
Gather a variety of assessment data for purposes of evaluation and record
review.
Assist the assigned school psychologist in consultation and intervention
activities in both general and special education settings for students ages 3-
21.
Assist the assigned school psychologists in ensuring that timelines are met.
Assist the assigned school psychologists in scheduling meetings, obtaining
educational records for students new to the district, and preparing forms and
paperwork prior to scheduled meetings.
Maintain an inventory of materials, tests, protocols, and supplies for the
assigned school psychologists.
Communicate effectively with students, teachers and parents.
React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
Support the value of education.
Support the mission and philosophy of the Maize Special Education Cooperative.
Adhere to district, state and federal confidentiality policies.
Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
Comply with all other district policies, rules and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning
of the work unit.
Successful Candidates
Familiar with technology and software.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Desire to continue formal education and career improvement in the field of school
psychology.
High school diploma or equivalent,
Baccalaureate degree preferred, preferably in psychology or education
Previous work with children recommended.
Those seeking practicum-related experience while serving concurrently in this role, pre-
approval must be obtained from the college/university and the district.
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Working Environment
This position generally requires 85% sitting, 5% standing, and 10% walking.
Occasionally requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects
or materials.
Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach. Must be able to work in noisy,
crowded and changing environments.
Some travel required.
Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality as required by
the Board of Education policies and regulations.
Must be regularly available and willing to work 40 hours per week, or such
other hours as the district determines necessary or desired.
Cleared Background Check
Current TB Test
Shift Type Full-Time
Salary Range \$13.5 0 - \$15.50 / Per Hour
Location Multiple
Applications Accepted
Start Date 07/09/2024
Job Contact
Name Dean Stwalley Title Executive Coordinator of
School Psychology and
Compliance
Email dstwalley@usd266.com Phone