School Psychologist

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- Position Type:
Special Education Services/Psychologist

- Date Posted:
3/26/2026

- Location:
Derby High School

- Date Available:
2026-2027

- Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

School Psychologist:Derby High School is seeking a School
Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year. Employee benefits
includeuncategorized PTO,paid parental leave and we accept PDC for
salary placement. You can find a copy of our salary schedule starting on
page 8 of the[Certified Employee Master Contract
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will need to complete an online application through Frontline. All
inquiries should be directed to Gretchen Pontious, Principal at Derby
High School, at gpontious@usd260.comor Dawn Gresham, Director of Special
Services, at dgresham@usd260.com.

Position open until filled.

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Purpose:The school psychologist is specially trained in psychology
an education interventions that facilitate student academic, behavioral
and social success in the school environment. The psychologist
collaborates with students, teachers, and parents to uncover barriers to
learning and to help design individualized solutions for identified
needs.

Responsible to:Director of Special Services and Principal
Salary:Annual Contract

Qualifications:
1. Educational Specialist degree/Masters degree from an accredited
college/university.
2. Current Kansas State Teaching License with School Psychologist
endorsement on file in the Central Office.
3. Demonstrates a commitment to career development and life-long
learning.

Essential Functions:

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
a. Facilitate an understanding of child development and emotional
health, among school professionals and family members.
b. Administer and interpret individual assessments to help determine
specific academic and behavioral needs of students.
c. Participate in developing programming designed to meet individual
needs of students.
d. Assists in development of goals and strategies for educational
improvement.
e. Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
f. Ensure that all activities adhere to the professional standards and
an ethical code for the school psychologist.
g. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and
community.
h. Work effectively with community organizations and outside agencies.
i. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
j. Support the value of an education.
k. Support the mission and philosophy of Derby Public Schools.
l. Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
a. Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
b. Occasionally requires move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects
or materials.
c. Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.
d. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
e. Must be able to work indoors nd outdoors year-round.
f. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities:
1. Conduct formal and informal assessments to determine a child's
cognitive abilities, learning styles, academic achievement level,
emotional development and social skills in an effort to assign
appropriate educational services to individual students.
2. Help design curriculum-based content probes and progress monitoring
strategies to guide instruction.
3. Assist teachers and parents in developing an appropriate Individual
Education Plan (IEP) for students.
4. Ensure that Kansas State Board of Education guidelines for Special
Education are met.
5. Support psychological growth of students through individual and/or gr