Job Description

Company Description

KIPP is a national network of free, open‐enrollment, college‐preparatory public schools in under‐resourced communities throughout the United States. There are currently 281 locally‐run KIPP regions in more than 25 states and Washington, DC; nationally, KIPP serves approximately 120,000 students. More than 80 percent of KIPP students come from low‐income households, and more than 95 percent are African American or Hispanic/Latino. Through high expectations for students and staff, world‐class teachers and principals, more time in school, autonomy over budget and curriculum, and a focus on results, KIPP schools prepare traditionally underserved students for success in college and in life. KIPP schools have been widely recognized for their success in doing so, and today, nearly 85% of KIPP alumni nationally have matriculated to college.

All KIPP schools share a core set of operating principles, known as the Five Pillars, that KIPP believes help to lay the foundation for students to perform at the highest academic levels: High Expectations, Choice & Commitment, More Time, Power to Lead, and a Focus on Results.

KIPP Minnesota Overview

KIPP Minnesota Public Schools is one of 28 regional locations in a national network of high-performing college-preparatory schools across the nation. KIPP Minnesota was established in 2008, serving grades Kindergarten through 8th on our North Star campus in Minneapolis. KIPP MN vision is that every child grows up to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Our mission is together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Job Description

KIPP Minnesota seeks exceptional licensed School Psychologist for our upcoming school year.

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Starting salary $51,000 DOQ. To inquire for more details, email hr@kippminnesota.org.

Other benefits include many paid days off, including breaks (we take an entire weeks in November and other points throughout the school year!), plus eight additional PTO days. We also have "For You Fridays" (AKA an afternoon off).

Outside of the traditional employee benefits, joining the national KIPP network has several professional advantages. With over 240 schools nationwide, our access to resources, development, and professional connections in best in class.

The district is willing to work with applicants whose licenses are in process OR request an out-of-field permission license is needed.

Position Overview

The School Psychologist is a licensed professional who works within a school setting to assess, evaluate, and address students' academic, behavioral, and mental health needs by collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop interventions and support plans, ultimately aiming to improve student learning and well-being.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments
• Administer tests and rating scales as per evaluation plan
• Conduct systematic observations and structured interviews
• Interpret evaluation results, verbally and in writing
• Facilitate team meetings to discuss results, determine eligibility, and identify student needs
• Integrate team's evaluation findings in a comprehensive evaluation report that meets legal and professional standards
• Develop, implement, and evaluate academic and behavioral interventions for students
• Demonstrate and educate staff on understanding of disabilities and the ways they may impact education - per Minnesota criteria
• Assist school staff with child-find activities, e.g., building pre-referral and referral process, early childhood screening, district assessments, and other agency referrals
• Lead staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating functional behavioral assessments, transition plans, behavior and academic interventions, etc.
• Consult with teachers regarding FBA Procedures, review, and as necessary conduct FBAS on students with high behavior
• Participate in data collection activities necessary to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions and progress
• Provide district leadership and facilitation for building student support team
• Assist teams with developing proactive processes and problem solving with knowledge in district resources and curriculum
• Plan and provide trainings as needed
• Provide a broad range of professional services to students, staff, families and the community
• Actively engage, collaborate, and consult with students, families, and community-based service providers in promoting school success for students, developing intervention strategies to assist with programming for students
• Work with students in crisis to help learn calming techniques, enabling students to problem solve on their own without assistance in conjunction with the School Social Worker
• Implement federal and state rules and laws according to district policies and procedures
• Implement and maintain a record keeping system that results in district compliance with federal and state regulations
• Keep current in the profession through professional reading, continuing education, and ongoing collaboration with colleagues
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

DESIRED EXPERIENCERequired

• Minnesota licensure as a School Psychologist
• Experience working with school aged children
• Strong communication skills
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including the use of email, Microsoft Word and due process systems
• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships
• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions
  
  

Highly Preferred

• Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color
• Minimum three (3) years of classroom teaching experience
  
  

Additional Information

Compensation

Salary Range: $51,000+ DOQ

• To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the Regional KIPP Minnesota pay scale and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life, long & short-term disability, and retirement benefits and an annual salary review and revision.
  
  

How To Apply

We are committed to hiring a diverse, multicultural leadership team and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Please apply online here. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

KIPP MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: KIPP MN is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all candidates and employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on our business need, job requirements and required qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. KIPP MN will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.”

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

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