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JobID: 23830
- Position Type:
Other Licensed Positions/School Psychologist - Date Posted:
11/10/2026 - Location:
Rosemount Elementary School - Closing Date:
11/17/2026
Description:
1.0 FTE (LTS)
Effective Date of Employment:
Anticipated Dates: February 11, 20267 until May 13, 2027
Application Deadline:
November 17, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.
Application Procedures:
Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at www.district196.org
Job Summary:
- Administer, score, and interpret intellectual, social/emotional, adaptive behavior, and other norm-referenced instruments and provide both written and oral reports to parents, students, and professionals.
- Administer and interpret informal assessments including parent, teacher, and student interviews, observations in the classroom and other settings to support results from formal assessment.
- Participate in a multi-disciplinary team to identify students with disabilities ages birth through 21, including EL students.
- Provide consultation to staff and parents for improving students' behavior and academic success through interventions, observations, and classroom strategies.
- Work with a collaborative team to develop interventions and implement strategies for improving students' academics and behavior including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data in the classroom and other school settings using practices that align with the district's MTSS framework.
- Support the implementation of culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students, particularly those groups of students that are over-represented in special education.
- Conduct trainings for district staff on aspects of problem solving including data collection and analysis, cultural competence in assessment, mental health, basic psychological processes and positive behavioral support.
- Assist school staff with due process procedures including eligibility requirements, parent rights, and record keeping.
- Assist in school district projects or special activities that require consultation and/or direct services of a school psychologist.
- Travel in the district and adapt to a changing work environment with a positive attitude and problem solving approach.
- Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
- Maintain current knowledge of various forms of assistive technology to support students in accessing the appropriate tools for efficiency.
- Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents by establishing a culture of respect.
- Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A Master's degree in School Psychology.
- Licensed or Eligible for licensure by the Minnesota Department of Education as a School Psychologist.
- Experience working with and providing service to persons of diverse cultures, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate well in both written and oral formats.
- Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community.
- Experience working in a school setting or with children ages birth through 21.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.
Responsible To:
Building Principal and Director of Special Education
Compensation / Benefits:
According to contractual agreement.
If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196
Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.
District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.
The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 – joel.milteer@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 – eric.hansen@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.
School Psychologist (LTS)
JobID: 23830
- Position Type:
Other Licensed Positions/School Psychologist - Date Posted:
11/10/2026 - Location:
Rosemount Elementary School - Closing Date:
11/17/2026
Description:
1.0 FTE (LTS)
Effective Date of Employment:
Anticipated Dates: February 11, 20267 until May 13, 2027
Application Deadline:
November 17, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.
Application Procedures:
Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at www.district196.org
Job Summary:
- Administer, score, and interpret intellectual, social/emotional, adaptive behavior, and other norm-referenced instruments and provide both written and oral reports to parents, students, and professionals.
- Administer and interpret informal assessments including parent, teacher, and student interviews, observations in the classroom and other settings to support results from formal assessment.
- Participate in a multi-disciplinary team to identify students with disabilities ages birth through 21, including EL students.
- Provide consultation to staff and parents for improving students' behavior and academic success through interventions, observations, and classroom strategies.
- Work with a collaborative team to develop interventions and implement strategies for improving students' academics and behavior including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data in the classroom and other school settings using practices that align with the district's MTSS framework.
- Support the implementation of culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students, particularly those groups of students that are over-represented in special education.
- Conduct trainings for district staff on aspects of problem solving including data collection and analysis, cultural competence in assessment, mental health, basic psychological processes and positive behavioral support.
- Assist school staff with due process procedures including eligibility requirements, parent rights, and record keeping.
- Assist in school district projects or special activities that require consultation and/or direct services of a school psychologist.
- Travel in the district and adapt to a changing work environment with a positive attitude and problem solving approach.
- Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
- Maintain current knowledge of various forms of assistive technology to support students in accessing the appropriate tools for efficiency.
- Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents by establishing a culture of respect.
- Carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A Master's degree in School Psychology.
- Licensed or Eligible for licensure by the Minnesota Department of Education as a School Psychologist.
- Experience working with and providing service to persons of diverse cultures, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate well in both written and oral formats.
- Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community.
- Experience working in a school setting or with children ages birth through 21.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.
Responsible To:
Building Principal and Director of Special Education
Compensation / Benefits:
According to contractual agreement.
If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196
Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.
District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.
The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 – joel.milteer@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 – eric.hansen@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in School Psychologist
Align your credentials before applying
State licensure requirements for school psychologists vary, and PERM audits often flag gaps between your foreign degree and the job's minimum requirements. Get your graduate transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited agency and confirm your degree maps to a U.S. specialist-level program before targeting employers.
Target districts with established PERM history
Large public school districts and special education cooperatives are more likely to have HR teams familiar with the PERM recruitment test and prevailing wage process. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for education and psychology roles.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location throughout the PERM process. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for school psychologists in your target district's county before salary discussions begin.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment documentation requirement
Your employer must run a genuine recruitment test and document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. Ask prospective employers directly whether their HR team has run PERM for educational services roles, since the newspaper and job board posting requirements differ from professional visa processes.
File I-140 promptly to lock in your priority date
Once PERM is certified by DOL, push your employer to file the I-140 petition with USCIS without delay. Your priority date is set on the I-140 receipt date, not the PERM filing date, and earlier dates matter significantly if you're a national of a country with per-country backlog issues.
Know your AC21 portability rights after 180 days
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting the process, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation. School psychologist roles are generally portable to comparable positions within educational or clinical settings.
Green Card School Psychologist: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for school psychologists differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence, not a temporary status tied to employer continuity. The process requires PERM labor certification filed with DOL, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test. H-1B visa uses an LCA and has an annual lottery; employment-based green cards have no lottery but do have per-country numerical limits that can create priority date backlogs for some nationals.
Which green card category typically applies to school psychologists?
School psychologists with a master's or specialist degree in school psychology generally qualify under EB-2, which covers advanced-degree professionals. Those with a bachelor's degree and at least two years of progressive experience may qualify under EB-3. The employer's PERM application must specify the minimum requirements for the position, so your credentials need to meet whatever the job genuinely requires.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for a school psychologist role?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by role and location. Large public school districts, special education cooperatives, and pediatric behavioral health organizations are the most common sponsors for this occupation. Smaller charter schools and private practices rarely have the HR infrastructure to manage the PERM process.
Does my state license affect the PERM process or my green card eligibility?
Yes. If the position requires a state school psychologist license or a Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential, PERM regulations require that the job posting reflect only the minimum requirements actually needed. Your employer cannot list licensure as a requirement if you don't yet hold it and they intend to sponsor you anyway, so confirm licensing timelines with your prospective employer before the PERM is filed.
What happens to my green card case if I change school districts after PERM is certified?
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. If you change employers before that threshold, the I-140 may be withdrawn. A priority date from an approved I-140 can be carried over to a new employer's petition, so preserving that date is worth discussing with an immigration attorney before making any move.