Job Description

The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are strengthened by diversity and committed to equity. Every day, the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District focuses on equity through deeper learning, fosters a sense of belonging, and educates the whole child so that every learner achieves success. The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District aspires to create experiences that build community and empower learners so they can live life on their own terms.

The School District of West Allis-West Milwaukee is currently seeking a School Psychologist working at district wide for the current 2024-2025 school year. This is a full-time position.

School Psychologists support school MLSS teams in structure, format and processing students who are referred as well as developing intervention plans. The School Psychologist is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluation tools and leads IEP evaluation team meetings. School Psychologists collaborate with the school administration team and other student services staff to provide small group and individualized mental health interventions.

Qualifications:

• Valid Wisconsin DPI-issued license for School Psychology, or be able to obtain one for the 24-25 school year.
• Knowledge of methods of assessment; systematic processes to collect data, translate assessment results into empirically based decisions about service delivery and evaluate outcomes of services.
• Knowledge of learning processes, appropriate instructional interventions to meet students’ needs, and the ability to implement and assess their effectiveness.
• Knowledge of behavioral mental health, collaborative and/or consultation models and methods and their application.
• Experience in Trauma-Informed Care, Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS), Mindfulness, and/or Restorative Practices preferred.
• Willingness to collaborate and work as a team.

Specific Duties:

• Conduct psychological assessments, interpret results and write reports.
• Lead IEP evaluation team meetings and submit paperwork.
• Support the development and implementation of MLSS in schools.
• Assist in building emergency crisis response.
• Provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Provide assistance to staff in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions for students.
• Collaborate with student services staff to provide small group and individual mental health interventions.
• Assist in professional development for staff, parents and community.
• Other duties as assigned by the School Principal and the Director/Assistant Superintendent.

The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, hiring and employment practices, admission policies, scholarship and grant programs, or athletic and other school administered programs. 

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