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Openings as of 4/26/2025

School Psychologist 2024-25 School Year

JobID: 3120

Position Type:
  Certified Teacher/School Psychologist


Date Posted:
  10/30/2024


Location:
  Central Office


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Job Description
SHAWNEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 
Job Title:                    School Psychologist
Reports To:                Director of Special Education
Site:                            Administration Building, Special Education Department Office, will travel to various sites 
 
Qualifications:
Credentials:                State Certified School Psychologist or Psychometrist;  Driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Education:                  M.S. degree in Educational Psychology and at least 60 hours of post graduate education in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychometrics or related fields.
 
Training or Experience Required: Teaching experience is beneficial. Computer skills required.
 
Job Summary: Performs professional level duties under minimal supervision to assess/determine the most appropriate instruction and assist in the determination of eligibility for special education placement. The goal is to improve or maintain the student's level of academic functioning to facilitate optimal learning through identification and evaluation.  Identifies and evaluates an educationally appropriate program. An incumbent in this position will utilize discretion, ingenuity and independent judgment due to the complexity of the job. Since there may be several ways to solve a problem, an incumbent will have to bring together collaborating solutions in a systematic manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Abilities:
1. Communication Skills (oral, written, or business): Basic communication skills to exchange information, give/receive simple to more complex instructions and respond to inquiries. Includes filling out forms. Knowledge of grammatical structure, vocabulary for preparing correspondence from rough draft or proofing of completed material. Communicates in clear, grammatically correct English. In addition to above, composes correspondence; trains and directs others and provides complex instructions; conducts interviews. In addition, must use creativity; may make public speeches or presentations.
2. The employee in this position has regular contact by telephone or in-person with the public and other agencies to determine actual information needed. Job requires interpreting and translating facts and information, explaining situations and issues to persons and advising them of alternative courses of action. Maintains confidentiality of all information, and performs duties with high standards of ethics.
3. Data Recording/Record Keeping: Performs data recording/record keeping operations determining what changes need to be made to existing records, including electronic records.
4. Mathematical Skills: Performs routine computations requiring a knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and/or percentages.
5. Reading and Interpreting: Reads and interprets complex and sensitive/confidential records/IEPs and other medical records.
6. Business Machines: Uses business machines and testing equipment requiring thorough competence and training to perform such tests as I.Q., achievement, perception, behavior, fine motor skills, auditory, etc.

Essential Job Functions/(PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES):
1. Assists in the identification and initial referral of children with disabilities. Performs full psychological assessment screening. Obtains background information from parents and students.
2. Participates in clinical comprehensive staffing. Coordinates the information flow from the department to other appropriate service providers.
3. Prepares comprehensive psychological reports. Interprets test results to parents, teachers, counselors, principals, and to the student if appropriate.
4. Makes recommendations for intervention and acts as an IEP team member. Attends categorical eligibility and IEP meetings which involves presentation of evaluation results.
5. Consults and instructs school personnel and parents in the therapeutic management of students. Assists teachers with interim MEPTs and IEPs.
6. Consults with physicians, hospitals, and other medical personnel regarding the needs children may have in order to access academic information. 
7. Maintains confidential records of any tests and interventions. Provides documentation of progress; Prepares evaluations and home program documentation.
8. Provides formal/informal in-service to administrators, parents and teachers.
9. Travels to the various sites to provide services.
10. Attends necessary workshops and continuing education to maintain certification. Ensures compliance with I.D.E.A and other standards of ethics according to Public Law 101-476.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Performance Measures: 
1. Knowledge of subject matter.
2. Cares for and effectively assists students with special concerns. 
3. Establishes guidelines for effective diagnostic/testing objectives.
4. Encourages effective learning with proper testing techniques.
5. Maintains proper discipline in testing settings.
6. Contributes to effectiveness/quality of district programs.
7. Keeps accurate records, reports, etc. pursuant to district policy.
8. Actively supports and looks for ways to improve the quality of customer service as provided by the district.
9. Cooperates with other district personnel to improve the quality of education.
10. When serving on committees, maintains an attitude of constructive/supportive behavioral feedback and input to improve the quality of service.
11. Continues to be involved in personal growth and development.

Supervision exercised:  Employee does not supervise other employees.  

Complies with Shawnee's Mission Statement in which students are to be provided with skills, knowledge and attitudes to become lifelong learners, complex thinkers, and responsible citizens in an ever-changing global society.
 
Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions:
1. Employees must possess manual dexterity/visual ability to operate vehicles and other testing devices.
2. Must be able to read test protocols and observe student behavior.
3. Must be able to load and transport testing equipment between sites.
4. Employees must possess hearing/speaking ability to communicate with staff, parents and students.
 
Terms of Employment:  In compliance with Negotiated Contract and/or State Law. Salary to be established by the Board. (182 day contract)  

Evaluation:                      Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy.  

FLSA Status:                   Exempt

Revised:                           February 11, 2025





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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Special Education Teacher - Severe Profound (Grades 1-5)

JobID: 3276

Position Type:
  Certified Teacher/Special Education Teacher


Date Posted:
  4/17/2025


Location:
  Central Office


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Job Description
SHAWNEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 
Job Title:                Elementary Special Education Teacher (Severely Profound Self Contained preferred)
Reports To:            Principal and Director of Special Education
Site:                        Shawnee Public Schools
 
Qualifications:
Credentials:           State Certificate to teach in specific position; Certification in specialized field of special education: Mild/Moderate, Severe/Profound, or categorical certification areas.
Education:             Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
 
Training or Experience Required: Successful prior teaching experience in Special Education a plus.
 
Job Summary:  Performs skilled/professional- level tasks under limited supervision to provide children/students with the proper teaching techniques/environment for earning.  Depending on the special needs of students, provides an environment and instruction for their physical, emotional and psychological enrichment so that they will be able to be mainstreamed if possible into classes, workplace, or another functioning environment.  Establishes lesson plans, grades, and accomplishes curriculum objectives to enhance each student's self-esteem and increase personal growth.  In addition, meets with parents and other staff to enhance learner outcomes.  Utilizes discretion, ingenuity and independent judgment due to the variety of challenges of the job.  For those students that are severely at risk or limited in motor or other hygiene skills, assist with basic hygiene, eating/dressing functions.  
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. For those who teach students with Severe/Profound disabilities, CPR and first aid training are preferred prior to hire.  Behavioral management training is preferable with experience in implementing behavior intervention plans, data collection, and implementing behavioral goals/objectives.  
2. Must be knowledgeable of the State policies and procedures regarding Special Education and must 
3. Able to develop IEPs and interact with the IEP team.
4. Communication Skills (oral, written, or business): Basic communication skills to exchange information, give/receive simple instructions and respond to inquiries.  Includes filling out forms, instructions, and writing/printing legibly.  Knowledge of grammatical structure, vocabulary for preparing correspondence from rough draft or proofing of completed material.  Communicates in clear English.  
5. Has regular contact by telephone or in-person with the public to determine actual information needed. 
6. Requires interpreting and translating facts and information, explaining situations and issues to persons and advising them of alternative courses of action.
7. Maintains confidentiality of all information.
 
Essential Job Functions (Performance Responsibilities):
1. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that meet the district's curriculum goals as well as the individual needs of each pupil.  Such plans (I.E.P.s) are to be developed with I.E.P. team.
2. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences that are individualized and meet the needs of the learner.
3. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.  Collects behavioral data and implements behavior intervention plans.
4. Evaluates pupil's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares reports relating to pupil's progress.
5. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program and IEP.
6. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and implementing individual education plans.
7. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
8. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
9. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
10. If working in a self-contained class, may supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
11. May be expected to administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program in addition to individualized standardized tests.
12. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
13. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
14. Based on the position, may coach, participate in extracurricular activities, etc.  These special duties are identified in the appropriate labor agreement.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
 
Other Performance Measures: 
1. Knowledge of subject matter.
2. Cares for and effectively assists students with special concerns.
3. Establishes guidelines/syllabus with effective instructional/teaching objectives.
4. Encourages effective learning with proper teaching techniques.
5. Ensures students are acquiring skills and knowledge to apply principles, theories and other learning.
6. Properly monitors student progress (grading, feedback, etc.) and provides environment to encourage independent thinking challenges for more motivated students.
7. Maintains proper classroom/media center discipline.
8. Contributes to effectiveness/quality of district programs, including extracurricular programs; Keeps accurate records, reports, etc. pursuant to district policy.
9. Actively supports and looks for ways to improve the quality of customer service as provided by the district.
10. Cooperates with other district personnel to improve the quality of education.
11. When serving on committees, maintains an attitude of constructive/supportive behavioral feedback and input to improve the quality of service.
12. Continues to be involved in personal growth and development.
 
Supervision exercised:  Employee does not supervise other employees.
 
Complies with Shawnee's Mission Statement in which students are to be provided with skills, knowledge and attitudes to become lifelong learners, complex thinkers, and responsible citizens in an ever-changing global society.
 
Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions: 
1. Must be able to communicate on the telephone. 
2. Must be able to get around the various sites. 
3. Must be able to perform playground, lunch, bus and related duties. 
4. In certain classes, lifting and assisting those with physical disabilities; changing diapers/clothes; assisting with other bodily functions.  
5. Sometimes students can be violent and prone to bite, kick, scratch or hit. 
6. Must follow district’s procedures for nonviolent crisis intervention. 
7. Must know how to handle sick/injured students. 
8. Must be aware of and handle situations with due care for the safety and health of self, others, and student, inclusive of the Districts Exposure Control Plan for Blood borne Pathogens.

 
Terms Of Employment:  In compliance with Negotiated Contract and/or State Law.  Salary to be established by the Board. (182-day contract)
 
Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Shawnee Board Policy on evaluation of personnel.

FLSA Status:            Exempt
 
Revised:                   March 25, 2020




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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Administrative Assistant - Enrollment Center

JobID: 3241

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical


Date Posted:
  3/6/2025


Location:
  Central Office


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Job Description 
SHAWNEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 
Job Title:                                Administrative Assistant – Enrollment Center
Reports To:                             Director of Academic Services
Site:                                         Central Office
 
Qualifications
Credentials:                            None
Education:                              High school diploma and specialized training in computers and business applications preferred.
 
Training or Experience Required: 2-3 years of secretarial or computer support experience with a minimum of 1 year working in an educational environment preferred.
 
Job Summary:  Performs skilled-level secretarial duties under general supervision to assist in the efficient functioning of the office and to director to contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the office.  Follows generally standardized operating policies and procedures. 
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of basic hardware and software functions and networking preferred.
2. Communication Skills (oral, written, or business):  Basic communication skills to exchange information, give/receive simple instructions and respond to inquiries; includes filling out forms.
3. Knowledge of grammatical structure, vocabulary for preparing correspondence from rough draft or proofing of completed material. Communicates on the phone in clear, grammatically correct English. May train and direct parents, students, and volunteers.  May compose correspondence when needed for Principals.
4. Data Recording/Record Keeping: Performs data recording/record keeping operations determining what changes need to be made to existing records, including computerized records.
5. Mathematical Skills:  Performs routine computations requiring a knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and/or percentages.
6. Reading and Interpreting:  Reads and interprets routine written or printed materials such as charts, diagrams, maps or instruction material.
7. Business Machines (like computers, copiers, etc.):  Uses and maintains business machines that can be easily learned from simple manuals or simple verbal instructions.  Such machines include but are not limited to photocopiers, microfiche readers, CRT/computers, calculators and multi-line telephone consoles.  In addition, uses more complicated software programs consisting of word processing, spreadsheets and mainframe applications.
8. Office Filing and Retrieving: Responsible for establishing and/or maintaining an existing filing system.
9. Spelling Skills:  Spells correctly and proofreads work of others concerning spelling and grammatical structure.
10. Typing Skills:  Typing at 50 WPM at 90% accuracy required.  
11. Contact with Others: Has regular contact by telephone or in-person with the public to determine actual information needed.  Expected to try and resolve parental complaints but if not able to do so, will refer the caller to the principal.
 
 
 
 
Essential Job Functions (Performance Responsibilities): 

1. Knowledge of the district student accounting (PowerSchool) software system and enrollment software (Registration Gateway) helpful.
2. Assist with support for PowerSchool.
3. Maintain knowledge of laws and district policies and procedures governing student data, attendance, grading, and scheduling.
4. Understand the relationship of various district software applications for student accounting, child nutrition, transportation and Special Education with the student information system and funding requirements.
5. Attend training programs as directed to maintain a knowledge base.
6. Coordinate enrollment reports.
7. Assist with the coordination of the annual rollover of student data in the student accounting software system (PowerSchool) in preparation for each new school year.
8. Information:
 
a. Locate a given address and determine if it is in the Shawnee Public Schools District.
b. Answer questions concerning Shawnee Public Schools.
c. Keep a supply of appropriate literature for those seeking information.
d. Handle questions about inter-district transfers.
 
9. Enrollment:
 
a. Verify residence, immunizations, birth certificates, and other relevant or required enrollment documents.
b. Enter required information into the district data storage system.
c. Make new patrons feel welcome and important.
d. Assemble enrollment packets for each school site/grade.
e. Facilitate an efficient process to get students enrolled at a site as soon as possible and communicate necessary information to the site to make that happen efficiently.
f. Work with site principals on pre-registration events (ex. Kindergarten Round-Up)  
 
10. Records:
 
a. Send releases to former schools for the record of new students.
b. Respond to telephone calls and inquiries regarding enrollment, transfers, and pertinent records.
c. Distribute records when they arrive to the appropriate school or department.
d. Assist the schools in determining the validity of a given address and gather information necessary to determine the actual residence.
 
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Performance Measures: 
1. Successful performance of the job requires good customer service/people skills to elicit information, resolve problems and provide information as requested. 
2. Requires following safety guidelines and policies to reduce personal accident or injury, inclusive of the District Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens. 
3. Requires following school dress standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habits concerns. 
4. Creativity, initiative, and effective problem solving are important to the success of the position.
 Supervision exercised:  None.
 
Complies with the District's Mission Statement in which students are to be provided with skills, knowledge and attitudes to become lifelong learners, complex thinkers, and responsible citizens in an ever-changing global society.
 
Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions: 
1. Employee must have the dexterity to operate keyboards, computers, copy machines, and other office/instructional machines.
2. Must be able to communicate with staff, students, and parents.
3. Able to communicate on the telephone.
4. Must be able to follow health and safety guidelines.  
 
Terms of Employment:  Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan.  Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. (260-day contract)

Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Shawnee Board Policy on evaluation of personnel.

FLSA Status:                     Exempt
 
Revised:                             July 26, 2023





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