School Psychologist / Special Education Eligibility Evaluator Certification

Purpose: The School Psychologist or Special Education Eligibility Evaluator is responsible for conducting and interpreting comprehensive educational and diagnostic assessments.  They are responsible for determining whether a student qualifies for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and will assist multi-disciplinary teams in data-driven decisions to support students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Qualifications:

·         Master’s Degree in School Psychology OR

·         Special Education Eligibility Evaluator Certification (SpEd-EE) OR

·         Utah Educator Professional level license and holds a Professional license area of concentration in Special Education (K-12+), Preschool Special Education (Birth - age 5), Speech Language Pathology, School Counseling, or School Social Work with a minimum of three years’ experience AND willing to obtain the SpEd-EE Endorsement

Key Responsibilities:

·         Assessing students’ needs to determine eligibility for special education and related services.

·         Conducting evaluations to assess various aspects such as cognitive abilities, academic skills, social-emotional development, and adaptive functioning.

·         Gathering and analyzing data from teachers, parents, and other professionals to make an informed eligibility decision.

·         Administering specific assessments, such as cognitive, academic, and adaptive behavior tests.

·         Writing a comprehensive report to be shared with the team, which may include the IEP (Individualized Education Program) team.

·         Collaborating with educators, school psychologists, and parents to understand a child’s academic and developmental history.

Goal: The goal is to determine if the student has a disability that impacts their ability to learn in a general education setting and, if so, to develop a plan for the appropriate support services.

Apply online at millardk12.org – Applicant Portal – When creating an account, include all information. Upload two letters of recommendation. Once the account has been created, you can apply for the job. This position will remain open until closed.