School Psychologist - 26-27 School Year

Job Title- School Psychologist

School Psychologist – Full Time (2026–2027 School Year)

Location- Saint Paul, MN

Schedule: Full-Time, Full School Year

Benefits: Full benefits effective on your first day of employment

Reports To: Director of Student Services / Building Principal

Position Overview

The School Psychologist supports students’ academic, behavioral, and emotional growth by conducting assessments, developing intervention strategies, and collaborating with educators, families, and community partners. This full-time role plays a vital part in creating safe, inclusive, and mentally healthy learning environments for all students.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational and behavioral assessments to evaluate student needs.
• Interpret testing data and prepare detailed, actionable evaluation reports.
• Participate in eligibility meetings and contribute to the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling to support social–emotional and behavioral health.
• Consult with teachers, administrators, and parents to design effective academic and behavioral interventions.
• Promote school-wide mental health initiatives, such as wellness campaigns and prevention programs targeting bullying, attendance, and crisis response.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams using data-driven decision-making to monitor progress and evaluate outcomes.
• Assist with crisis intervention and support students experiencing emotional distress or trauma.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in School Psychology, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
• State certification/licensure (or eligibility) as a School Psychologist.
• Successful completion of a supervised internship in school psychology (1,200 hours preferred).
• Strong communication, analytical, and collaborative skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential.
• Experience implementing multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and conducting data-based interventions.
• Familiarity with behavioral consultation, trauma-informed practices, and social-emotional learning frameworks.

Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package effective your first day of employment, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.