Part Time School Psychologist 2026-27 School Year ($5K Signing Bonus!)
Young World Physical Education, Leavenworth, KS, United States
Part Time School Psychologist 2026-27 School Year ($5K Signing Bonus!)
Leavenworth USD 453 Leavenworth School District - Leavenworth, Kansas Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Leavenworth School District 453
Job Details
Job ID:
5670076
Application Deadline:
Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Purpose :
School Psychologists promote the student’s sense of self, treat or assist in treating any psychological or mental health problems, and evaluate students’ needs, abilities, and skills. They provide a full range of school psychological services to children ages 0-21 including screening and assessment, designing remedial education programs, and individual/group counseling with school staff, parents, and outside agencies as appropriate. Identifying home, school, and community factors in the life of an exceptional student that may impact his/her education. Collaborating with family, school, and community agencies to enable a student to receive maximum benefits from his/her educational program.
Reports To:
Building Principal and the Director of Special Education
Salary:
Based on Negotiated Agreement Salary Schedule
Qualifications
Graduate from a NCATE approved program in School Psychology
A Valid License Issued by the Kansas State Department of Education in School Psychology
Experience in Direct Services to Children, Adolescents, and Families in a School Setting Preferred
Essential Job Functions
Assess an individual child’s needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
Provide written reports of assessment for student evaluations.
Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information. Reevaluate, as appropriate, to determine extent of progress and effectiveness of therapy.
Perform diagnostic assessment on students with special needs.
Collaborate with building and support staff throughout the District to meet the needs of students.
Participate and contribute as an IEP team member with functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans and/or the manifestation determination process.
Collaborate with outside agencies, parents and teachers as needed to improve the students’ performance both in the classroom and at home.
Provide group and direct individual lessons through a variety of methods up to and including classroom presentations, co‑teaching in a general education setting, and social skill development as needed.
Physical/Emotional Requirements
Prolonged sitting or standing.
Frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Interact with staff and to meet demands from multiple people/departments.
General Responsibilities
Be a member of the Student Intervention Team or SIT.
Identifies resources to support student and families.
Plan and present in-service sessions on behavioral strategies and interventions.
Research new intervention strategies and new assessment in the areas of instructional strategies, behavior management, behavior intervention plans, and emotional disabilities.
Conduct home visits as needed.
Maintains confidential records and adheres to all district, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
Implement all procedures to meet compliance standards.
Adhere to the ethical standards, codes of the profession, established rules and regulations, and laws governing special education programs.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and in accordance with the USD453 Board of Education Policies and Procedures.
Contract Days:
To be determined, no more than 186 total
Position Type
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$55,000 Per Year
Job Categories:
Student Services > Psychologist
Contact Information
Dr. Rebekah Varvel , Director of Special Education
Board of Education Office
Phone: (913) 684-1400
Email: rebekah.varvel@lvpioneers.org
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Leavenworth USD 453 Leavenworth School District - Leavenworth, Kansas Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Leavenworth School District 453
Job Details
Job ID:
5670076
Application Deadline:
Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Purpose :
School Psychologists promote the student’s sense of self, treat or assist in treating any psychological or mental health problems, and evaluate students’ needs, abilities, and skills. They provide a full range of school psychological services to children ages 0-21 including screening and assessment, designing remedial education programs, and individual/group counseling with school staff, parents, and outside agencies as appropriate. Identifying home, school, and community factors in the life of an exceptional student that may impact his/her education. Collaborating with family, school, and community agencies to enable a student to receive maximum benefits from his/her educational program.
Reports To:
Building Principal and the Director of Special Education
Salary:
Based on Negotiated Agreement Salary Schedule
Qualifications
Graduate from a NCATE approved program in School Psychology
A Valid License Issued by the Kansas State Department of Education in School Psychology
Experience in Direct Services to Children, Adolescents, and Families in a School Setting Preferred
Essential Job Functions
Assess an individual child’s needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
Provide written reports of assessment for student evaluations.
Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information. Reevaluate, as appropriate, to determine extent of progress and effectiveness of therapy.
Perform diagnostic assessment on students with special needs.
Collaborate with building and support staff throughout the District to meet the needs of students.
Participate and contribute as an IEP team member with functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans and/or the manifestation determination process.
Collaborate with outside agencies, parents and teachers as needed to improve the students’ performance both in the classroom and at home.
Provide group and direct individual lessons through a variety of methods up to and including classroom presentations, co‑teaching in a general education setting, and social skill development as needed.
Physical/Emotional Requirements
Prolonged sitting or standing.
Frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Interact with staff and to meet demands from multiple people/departments.
General Responsibilities
Be a member of the Student Intervention Team or SIT.
Identifies resources to support student and families.
Plan and present in-service sessions on behavioral strategies and interventions.
Research new intervention strategies and new assessment in the areas of instructional strategies, behavior management, behavior intervention plans, and emotional disabilities.
Conduct home visits as needed.
Maintains confidential records and adheres to all district, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
Implement all procedures to meet compliance standards.
Adhere to the ethical standards, codes of the profession, established rules and regulations, and laws governing special education programs.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and in accordance with the USD453 Board of Education Policies and Procedures.
Contract Days:
To be determined, no more than 186 total
Position Type
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$55,000 Per Year
Job Categories:
Student Services > Psychologist
Contact Information
Dr. Rebekah Varvel , Director of Special Education
Board of Education Office
Phone: (913) 684-1400
Email: rebekah.varvel@lvpioneers.org
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