Mason City Schools - School Psychologist Substitute

Mason City School District

Certified Opening

Position: School Psychologist Substitute

Date: December 1st, 2026 - April 1st, 2027

The 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 License

Duties 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 assigned

Personal/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