Major responsibilities include psychoeducational evaluations, staff consultations, and case conference coordination. The district is located in the northern suburb of Indianapolis and has an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. Contract length is 215 days and the salary is determined by the Administrative Salary Schedule. Bremen Public Schools, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, Warsaw Community Schools, Wawasee Community Schools and Whitko Community Schools, A team of seven school psychologists provides support to schools through consultation and the development of general education intervention strategies, and through participation in the multidisciplinary team evaluations of students. In addition, the school psychologists provide other types of support to our school communities, depending upon expertise and interest.
Technology is provided to each school psychologist to assist in the management of job duties.
Office space is conveniently located within the public schools, for easy access to students and staff. KASP is assisting local school districts in their recruiting efforts by using the internet to make potential applicants aware of existing vacancies. Each year many school districts in Kern County have school psychology openings, mostly due to expansion. Local salaries and working conditions are very competitive with school districts in other states. Depending upon degree, experience and district, beginning salaries range from a low of 48k to a high of 62k for annual contracts ranging from 190 to 210 days of service, plus excellent benefit packages.