School Psychologist (2026-2027 School Year)

# About STMA Schools We are a district that serves over 6,700 students and employs 750 employees in a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our district consists of:

• One primary school for preschool and kindergarten students
• Three elementary schools for grades 1-4
• Two middle schools for grades 5-8
• One high school for grades 9-12
• A transition program for students with disabilities ages 18-22

# Position Overview & Responsibilities The School Psychologist is directly responsible for conducting comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations utilizing problem-solving and standardized assessments. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of special education evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings, designing systems, programs, and services that maximize students social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities, the school psychologist promotes safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments.

For more information, please see the job description for this School Psychologist position.

# Start Date

• August 24, 2026
• Plus new-to-district teacher orientation during the week prior to August 24, 2026

# FTE & Contract

• 1.0 FTE
• 186 days plus 2 or 3 days of new-to-district orientation, depending on the Department of Teaching & Learnings requirements for this position.

# Requirements & Qualifications

• Masters or Specialist degree in educational psychology or comparable, licensed as a School Psychologist by the State of Minnesota.
• Specific content knowledge training or job experience required before appointment.
• School Psychology interns also encouraged to apply.

# Assignments School Psychologists work by district assignment and may be moved between buildings and/or programs based on student needs, location of certain programs, and student counts. Elementary (PreK) and Secondary positions are available.

# Salary

• Starting salary range: $61,260 - $90,967.
• For more information, please see the Certified Master Contract 2025-2027.

# Transcripts Please submit unofficial transcripts for each of your degrees and for all college credits earned after the date your last degree was issued for consideration of lane and step placement. You may combine all documents into one PDF for ease of uploading. Additional information received after the job posting has closed will not be considered for purposes of determining lane and step placement.

# Benefits Full-time 1.0 FTE certified staff benefits (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026). A benefits summary is provided for example until the new benefit year is available; see Certified Master Contract 2025-2027.

# Application Process Please apply online at https://www.stma.k12.mn.us/employment-new and attach application materials to Dr. Amy Larkin, Director of Special Services at the District Office. Please apply using your full legal first and last name.

Please submit transcripts for all college credits earned after the date your last degree was issued and for each of your degrees. Please submit unofficial transcripts for each of your degrees and for all college credits earned after the date your last degree was issued for consideration of lane and step placement. You may combine all documents into one PDF for ease of uploading. Additional information received after the job posting has closed will not be considered for purposes of determining lane and step placement.

# Equal Employment Opportunity Employer St. Michael-Albertville School District is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws. STMA Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance. If any employee or applicant needs assistance with any aspect of the application or benefits process, please contact us and alternative formats will be made available upon request.

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