School Psychologist Substitute Teacher
About the Employer
School Psychologist - Long Term Substitute
January - June 2027
Job Responsibilities
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.
Assessment
Complete comprehensive psycho-educational assessments in accordance with federal and state special education regulations and district policy in the following areas: cognitive, academic, social/emotional, behavioral, adaptive behavior, sensory/motor and other factors pertinent to the child’s learning capacity. Interpret assessment findings to students, parents, staff and others concerned with the welfare of students.
Prevention
Assist in the identification of students who are at risk of educational failure. Participate in school-based pre-referral activities. Assist in designing programs for children identified as at risk for failure. Assist in school-wide initiatives to make schools safer and conducive to learning.
Intervention/Counseling
Assist in the planning and implementation of behavior management programs and behavioral support plans. Provide crisis counseling and intervention. Provide individual and group counseling to address academic, social, and developmental concerns.
Consultation
Participate on a variety of school-based teams to assist in intervention planning and program planning (crisis team, school evaluation team, 504 team, special education team, and re-entry team).
Professional Development
Provide in-service opportunities for staff. Participate in district-wide or departmental in-service activities to maintain currency in knowledge and skills.
Program Development and Evaluation
Participate in school-based or district-wide initiatives that seek to address student, school or district needs.
Compensation
• Initial rate: $125 per day for the first 20 days.
• Long-term rate: on the 21st day, compensation increases to the bachelor’s step 1 salary rate ($58,859.68 annually, prorated), applied retroactively to day one.