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School Psychological Examiner 2025-2026

Special School District
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POSITION OVERVIEW

SSD school psychological examiners are committed to providing school psychological services that enable all students to have access to an educational program that supports their individual and social-emotional needs and empowers them to excel to their greatest potential.

To achieve this mission, you will collaborate and consult with parents and school staff regarding student learning and social and emotional development, support data-based decision making, and provide recommendations for evidence-based support. This includes coordinating and completing special education evaluations and determining eligibility for special education services aligned to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education compliance standards and indicators.

You should consider applying for this position if your values align with SSD's core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration and you believe every student deserves the resources and support required to help them learn. SSD staff are expected to understand and have a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and for that commitment to be evident in their work.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Leads the multidisciplinary team in the special education evaluation process
  • Conducts special education evaluations including administering standardized assessment and rating scales, observation, Functional Behavior Assessment, and other direct and indirect data collection needed to determine eligibility for special education services, including the need for special education.
  • Chairs eligibility conferences and ensures that eligibility decisions are data-based, made in compliance with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education evaluation special education process and eligibility criteria and professional best practice
  • Collaboratively provides a multi-tiered system of support through implementation and monitoring of evidence-based behavioral and academic interventions for all students in need
  • Participates in staff meetings and ongoing professional development to stay abreast of SSD and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education best practices and compliance requirements
  • Serves on SSD and component district committees as requested by the supervisor
  • Performs other tasks and or duties as assigned
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local policies, laws, regulations, standards, and procedures pertaining to the position’s performance responsibilities
  • Knowledge of Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education compliance standards and indicators for special education evaluation and identification
  • Advanced skills in the administration of assessment and interpretation of evaluation data, and the alignment of that data to eligibility criteria
  • Planning, problem-solving, organizing, communicating, and collaborating in order to satisfy job responsibilities and establish and maintain positive interpersonal  relationships

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Master's Degree preferred
  • Prior diagnostic  experience in special education preferred

  CERTIFICATION

  • Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification as a school psychological examiner OR eligibility to obtain certification required
  • Consult the MO-DESE certification portal for more information on credentialing requirements in Missouri

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: $47,750 - $79,217/year based on education and experience

Calendar

  • 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location(s)

Benefits

  • Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
  • Staff Health Clinics
  • Paid holidays
  • 13 PTO days per year
  • Employee assistance program
  • Healthcare spending account