About the job School Psychologist - Cheyenne Eagle Butte School

School Psychologist - Cheyenne Eagle Butte School - Eagle Butte, SD

Work Location
Cheyenne Eagle Butte School,

122 E Street,

Eagle Butte, SD 57625 (Dewey County).

Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries, Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.

Estimated Period of Performance: The period of performance is for one (1) base year starting August 15, 2026 - August 14, 2027, or upon award of this task order contract, plus up to two (2) option years from August 15, 2027-August 14, 2028, and August 15, 2028-August 14, 2029.

Type of Employment: In-person, approx. 40 hours per week.

Estimated Total Compensation: $49.79 per hour

Paid Time Off: Up to 80 hours per year, which starts accruing on the day of hire.

Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year, which starts occurring on the day of hire.

Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays

Working Hours
The School Psychologist will typically work Monday through Friday during normal hours of operation, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. This position specifies 14 days/month on-site for school psychological services, 10 days/month on-site for achievement/transition purposes, and 2 days/month on-site for social-emotional/assessment.

Qualifications

• Has at least five (5) years of relevant school-setting experience (reservation-school experience preferred).
• Must have an up to date and unrestricted South Dakota school psychologist license.
• Must have a degree in School Psychology from an accredited university.
• Must have South Dakota certification as an Academic and Mental Health Evaluator and as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).
• Has knowledge of South Dakota and federal special-education laws and eligibility rules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced knowledge of administrative procedures and NIH systems.

*Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.

Summary of Duties

The School Psychologist will provide long-term school psychological and academic evaluation services for approximately 101 students. Duties include special-education psychological services; intellectual, behavioral, achievement, social-emotional and transition evaluations; crisis counseling; consultation with school teams; timely reports; participation in eligibility meetings; staff/parent training; collaboration with school personnel and families; and compliance with IDEA, South Dakota law, and federal special-education requirements.

Attire

The School Psychologist is expected to wear approved professional clothing appropriate to the environment while on duty as requested.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and academic evaluations for initial and reevaluation referrals.
• Administer, score, interpret, and document cognitive, achievement, behavioral, adaptive, and social-emotional assessments.
• Prepare timely, accurate, and legally compliant psychological evaluation reports and recommendations.
• Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and consultation to students, staff, administrators, and families.
• Participating in eligibility, IEP, Section 504, multidisciplinary, and other educational planning meetings.
• Assist with transition assessments and planning to support student educational and post-secondary goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and related service providers to develop appropriate interventions and support plans.
• Provide training and guidance to school personnel regarding behavioral, psychological, and educational best practices.
• Maintain confidential student records and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education requirements, timelines, and procedural safeguards.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.