School Psychologist - Early Childhood

OverviewSchool Psychologist - Early Childhood (Special Education) — KCK TBD (to be determined) - Kansas City, Kansas. This job is also posted in KCK.Job DetailsJob ID: 5043763Application Deadline: May 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)Re-Posted: Jul 29, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)Starting Date: To Be DeterminedJob DescriptionTITLE: School Psychologist - Early Childhood (Special Education)LOCATION: TBDThe Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students with 60+ languages spoken at home. KCKPS includes Sumner Academy and a large, diverse student population. The district employs about 4,000 staff, including more than 1,800 teachers.JOB GOAL: The School Psychologist conducts assessments and interpretations of intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development; interprets results of psychological studies; applies state and federal policies/regulations; and develops strategies and interventions to address student needs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Administers standardized and informal assessments to measure development and determine eligibility for services in compliance with state and federal requirements.Assesses students' functional capabilities and home/classroom environment to determine functional level and inform recommendations/placement.Communicates with students, parents, teachers, other personnel, and outside agencies to evaluate situations, solve problems, resolve conflicts, provide information, and develop service plans.Compiles information from multiple sources to produce comprehensive evaluation reports in accordance with guidelines.Coordinates with community medical, social service and mental health agencies to determine appropriate interventions for students.Counsels students, parents and/or guardians regarding progress toward objectives to support success at school and home.Develops behavior plans and curriculum modifications to meet educational needs.Facilitates meetings to ensure state and federal guidelines are followed.Intervenes in inappropriate behavior to assist students in modifying behavior and developing interpersonal skills.Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned.Prepares written materials (e.g., student evaluations, memos, behavior plans, IEP recommendations, progress notes) for documentation and communication.Researches resources and methods to address students' goals.Supervises interns, practicum students and others to support professional growth and program objectives.Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient operation of the organization.QualificationsMeets the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education and the Kansas State Department of Education.Maintain a professional attitude with families and staffValid Kansas Master's level certificationExcellent interpersonal skills and professional judgmentDemonstrated collaborative and consultative skillsCommunication / Organization: Maintains communication with school personnel and families to enhance cooperative action meeting students' educational needs. Utilizes technology effectively in performance of duties. Performs other related work as required.Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions furnished in writing, orally, diagram, or schedule form.Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, procedures, or regulations; write reports and correspondence; present information effectively and respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, and the public.Physical Demands: Regularly sit, walk, stand and talk or hear; occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds; may push items such as a wheelchair or furniture; may visit a child's home; vision requirements include close, distance and depth perception; reasonable accommodations may be made.Work Environment: Typical school environment; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The noise level is usually loud and the environment is standard for education settings. Staff is responsible for student safety, work output, and well-being.Other Skills and Abilities: Apply current research and theory to instructional programs; plan and implement lessons aligned to objectives and student needs; establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, parents and community; communicate clearly in writing and speech.Terms of Employment: 186 days plus 10 extended days as determined by the SupervisorSalary: Certified Salary Schedule: https://www.kckschools.org/hr/salary-schedulesFLSA Status: ExemptReport To: Executive Director of Special EducationEvaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policyThe information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional duties may be assigned.Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS does not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex/gender (including orientation, identity or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.For Title IX information, contact District Compliance Coordinator, 2010 N. 59th Street, Kansas City, KS 66104, 913-279-2262, TitleIX@kckps.orgPosition Type: Full-TimeJob Categories: Student Services > School/Guidance CounselorJob RequirementsCitizenship, residency or work visa requiredContact InformationMapJ-18808-Ljbffr