Butte School District No. 1
Human Resource Department
111 N. Montana Street • Butte, Montana 59701 • Phone (406) 533-2506 Fax (406) 533-2521
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:
DISTRICT SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
WORK SCHEDULE:
Position available for 2014-2015 school year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
Valid Montana Specialist Certificate (class 6)
2.
School Psychologist Endorsement (09)
3.
Administer, score and interpret tests of learning aptitude and
participate on child study teams.
WHERE TO APPLY:
Human Resource Office, Butte School District No. 1, 111 N. Montana
Street, Butte, Montana, on our website at www.butte.k12.mt.us, email:
olearyre@butte.k12.mt.us or (406) 533-2506.
REQUIREMENTS:
Butte School District application is required and available at the Human
Resource Office, Butte School District, 111 N. Montana Street, Butte,
Montana; or from our website at www.butte.k12.mt.us; or Email:
olearyre@butte.k12.mt.us. Cover letter, resume, Butte School District
Application, up-to-date unofficial copy of transcript, and two (2) current
letters of professional reference are also required.
DEADLINE:
Application materials must be received in the Human Resource Office by
Noon, Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Late applications will not be considered.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOY ONLY U.S. CITIZENS OR ALIENS
AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Butte School District Website
Board of Trustees
Butte Job Service
Butte Teachers Union
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BUTTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
111 North Montana Street
Butte, Montana 59701
Position Title:
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Classification:
CERTIFIED/NON-TEACHER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Number:
C-11
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current Montana Specialist Certificate
2. Endorsement in school psychology.
3. One year successful experience as a school psychologist preferred
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Special Education
GENERAL DUTIES:
Evaluates pupils referred as potential candidates for Special Education program and
present a report to the local education authority on pupils he/she has evaluated.
Test may include intelligence, achievement, personality, and perceptual motor test.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Asses difficulties of referred students through appropriate testing and
diagnostic practices.
2. Administer tests and recommend placement for all identified students by way
of an Evaluation Team staffing.
3. Help identify within the school all types of disabled students within the rules
and regulations of special education for the State of Montana.
4. Maintains case records on all referred students.
5. Conducts individual, group or facilitative therapy for children whose diagnosed
problems would benefit from behavior modification.
6. Confers with teachers and parents whenever necessary.
7. Consults on special educational needs of emotionally disturbed, learning
disabled and other students as assigned.
8. Attends all Evaluation team meetings on placement of individual students who
are disabled, emotionally disturbed or learning disabled.
9. Interprets the school psychological services to teachers and parents.
10. Prepares and submits required reports on special education children and special
education programs, when requested.
11. Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies.
12. Attends staff, professional and interagency meetings.
13. Assists with in-service training of school personnel.
14. Conducts appropriate research.
15. Keeps abreast of new developments in the field.
16. Assists with Child Find as required by the Director of Special Education.
Approved by: /s/ Ann M. Boston
Ann Boston, Board Chair
Original
Date:
2/88
Revised:
12/00, 8/2008, 7/2012
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and
procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and
fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions,
percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to carry out detailed written and/or verbal instructions. Ability to solve problems
involving concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety
of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form to carry out business objectives. Ability to define problems,
collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional
program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and
abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral
communication.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly will sit, walk and stand. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is occasionally quiet to moderate. The employee is frequently
required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, wellbeing of students.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.)
and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the
individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.