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Position Summary The School Psychologist - Senior provides a range of services and duties selected and adapted to the unique educational, psychological, emotional, mental health communication needs of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind children, aged 3-21, under the general supervision of the Director of Pupil Services. These duties include conducting psychological, educational, and vocational assessments and diagnoses; providing counseling; collaborating with pupil services and diagnostic teams; coordinating intake procedures and processes; assisting with outreach evaluations; connecting with community resources; and consulting with staff and parents/caregivers regarding student needs. For more information, please view the complete position description. Salary Information This position is in the classification of School Psychologist - Senior. It is a 0.88 FTE and considered a full-time school-year position. Depending on qualifications, the salary will be between $30.00-$43.66 per hour (approximately $54,912-$79,950 per year, prorated for the 0.88 FTE). For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire. This position is eligible for an additional $1.00 per hour add-on for fluency in American Sign Language (ASL). This position is in pay schedule 12, range 63. A one-year probationary period will be required. This position offers excellent benefits. The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Job Details Special notes: Candidate must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) upon hire. An American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) rating level of at least 3+ by the end of probation is required. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a School Psychologist (61 or 62) with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. In order to be eligible for this licensure, a candidate must meet all of the requirements outlined by DPI, which includes holding a Master's Degree in Psychology from an accredited university, college, or professional school. For more information on licensure requirements and licensure application procedures, please refer to the following DPI resources: * School Psychologist Licensure Information * Pupil Services Licensing Pathways * Application Directions for Pupil Service Professionals Travel: Travel within the State of Wisconsin may be required approximately once per month during the school year. Reimbursement parameters for travel will be discussed during the interview process. Headquarters: The position is headquartered at the WI School for the Deaf located at 309 West Walworth Avenue in Delavan, WI. Reimbursement for traveling to or from the employee's headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.). This position requires full-time, in-person presence at the headquartered location during the school year. Pre-hire requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire. A TB screen will be required prior to start. Legal authorization: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time. Qualifications Please address the following in your resume or supporting documentation: A minimally qualified applicant must have all of the following: * Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a School Psychologist (61 or 62) with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. * American Sign Language fluency. Well-qualified applicants will also have experience: * Administering school-based testing and assessments for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind children, ages 3-21. * Providing counseling and/or social-emotional supports in a school-based setting for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind children. * Collaborating with multi-tier, multi-department teams (e.g., diagnostic, educational, and residential staff). How To Apply For this position, please submit an updated resume. View our Application Tips page on the DPI website for additional guidance. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the process. References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Once you have applied, please send an email indicating your interest in being considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program to the HR staff listed in the job posting. The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Questions? Please contact the recruiter at: Jamie Smith DPI Human Resources Specialist - Senior Phone: (608) 267-9119 Email: Deadline to Apply Applications will be accepted until the needs of the Department are met. Applications will next be reviewed after February 24, 2026.