Roving Psychologist (2026-2027 School Year)

DescriptionJob Title: Roving PsychologistPosition Function: The Roving Psychologist is primarily responsible to the Principals of assigned schools for providing psychological services to pupils, staff members, and patrons as directed by the Building Principal. The Roving Psychologist is also responsible to the Coordinator of Psychological Services for program development and diagnostic consultation.Essential Performance ResponsibilitiesMakes observations of children in various school settings, identifies and interprets significant behavioral patterns to appropriate staff members, and suggests procedures to be followed in dealing with these childrenParticipates in the screening, pre-assessment, identification, placement, follow-up, and review of pupils for special education programsAdministers individual psychological tests and other assessment instruments as may be needed for comprehensive individual pupil evaluations, and re-evaluationsInterprets test results and observations of individual pupils to staff members concerned and relates these to classroom activities and proceduresParticipates as a member of Child Study TeamConsults with Principals and school staff in the improvement of educational programsParticipates in the referral of children to other appropriate agencies for further study and/or assistance when appropriate, and acts as a liaison between the school and community professionals providing psychiatric and psychological servicesSupports the mental health of pupils through individual and/or group psychological counseling, behavior management, and parent counselingAdditional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards, scoring software, and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.Travel: Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.Physical And Mental DemandsWork in standard office and school building environmentsAbility to work outdoors during outdoor student activitiesAdditional demands upon request of SupervisorKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesAbility to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization, for the purpose of giving and obtaining informationBasic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testingUse of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignmentsAbility to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is neededDisplays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentialityAbility to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearanceKnowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of themQualificationsInterrelations:Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendorsWill be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasksWill be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacyMust understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleaguesExpected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer serviceEmployee Punctuality And AppearanceIn order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leaveAny deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administratorAll employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their positionQualification ProfileMaster's in School Psychology requiredKSDE certification in school psychology - required.Education Specialist degree preferred2-3 Years experience preferredFLSA Status: Exempt