Provides services necessary for the identification, diagnostic evaluation and educational programming for children and youth with disabilities
Supports school improvement and implementation of the Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework
Works within school systems to assist in the development and implementation of positive school-wide systems of support
Uses functional assessment techniques designed to focus on children’s relationships with home, school and community and on the development of interventions to improve educational performance
Assists schools in implementing social, emotional, behavioral and mental health learning practices that benefit all students
Collaborates with teachers and administrators to plan educational services and tiered support for students
Provides professional learning to teachers and schools
Serves as an advocate for all children and youth
Education & Experience
Specialist-level (60 graduate hours) or doctorate degree from an accredited school psychology program
Appropriate license/certification from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
Salary
Full-time with specialist-level training working 192 days a year: starting salary of $55,783
Full-time with doctorate-level training working 192 days a year: as much as $97,369
School psychology intern working a 192-day contracted internship: starting salary of $55,783
