School Psychologist - Practicum - Spring 2027

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Job Posting Title:
School Psychologist - Practicum - Spring 2027
Job Description:
This position will provide student teachers the opportunity to develop and hone their skills in classroom management, professionalism, planning, assessment, and instruction in collaboration with a mentor teacher. Through this position, student teachers will will gain a foundation and the preparation to fulfill the responsibilities of a being a successful and collaborative educator.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
With the support of a mentor teacher and based on a gradual release model in which student teachers will gradually take co-ownership of the classroom, student teachers will be responsible for the following:

- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing a positive culture and climate in order to develop relationships with students that foster growth and student development both emotionally and academically

- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct including following all laws, district policies and school procedures and expectations

- Plan, prepare, and deliver differentiated instructional activities in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential

- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development and prepare required reports on students and activities based on informal and formal assessments

- Utilize and integrate technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities

- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with students, staff, supervisors, and parents/guardians

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Education:

Skills:

Position Type:
Student Teacher
Primary Location:
Variable Location Employee - SPED
One Year Only (Yes or No):
No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:
0

FTE:
0.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
185 Work Days
- (260 days indicates a year-round position.  Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position.  Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:
$0.00 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate:
$17.50 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range:
$0.00 USD - $35.00 USD Hourly
- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:
This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
March 31, 2027