Mason City Schools - School Psychologist Substitute

Mason City Schools - School Psychologist Substitute JobID: 46693 Position Type: Related Services/School PsychologistDate Posted: 9/21/2026Location: Mason City SchoolsDistrict: Mason City School District Additional Information: Show/HideMason City School DistrictCertified OpeningPosition: School Psychologist SubstituteDate: December 1st, 2026 - April 1st, 2027The successful candidate will be responsible for social/emotional assessment, student counseling, consultation with parents and school based teams which maximizes student learning and welfare in a professionally sound, ethical and effective manner.Qualifications:Must hold a valid School Psychologist LicenseDuties and Responsibilities:Assist educational staff in implementing or modifying instructional strategies, classroom management procedures, intervention strategies and follow up activities;Assist staff in implementing a Response to Intervention model in order to identify and support students with varied needs;Conduct interviews, observations and administer psycho-educational evaluations to individual children identified as, or suspected of having a disability;Contribute to the multi-factored evaluation, utilizing diagnostic instruments and techniques appropriate for the areas of disability or suspected disability as part of the multi-disciplinary team;Compile the written report of the evaluation team and delineate the results of the psycho-educational evaluation for consideration in the development of the IEP for each child with a disability;Consult with teachers, parents and other educational personnel on matters relating to the education and/or mental health of the children with disabilities to insure the provision of the most appropriate educational program;Other duties as assignedPersonal/Professional Characteristics:Child-centered; advocate for students;Ability to build positive relationships with parents, staff, and students;Open minded; approachable;Excellent data analysis skills;Excellent problem solving skills; Each applicant's resume and qualifications will be evaluated, and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in interviews.Equal Opportunity Employer