Psychologist

DARE COUNTY SCHOOLS Job Description: Psychologist Reports to: EC Director Terms of Employment: 10+1 months (Grant Funded Position, guaranteed 3 years) Salary: State Salary Schedule plus local supplement Qualifications: Master's level or above; Must hold or be eligible to obtain NC School Psychologist Licensing through NC Department of Public Instruction. Supervises: None Essential Job Functions: Identifies and assesses the learning, development and adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and groups, as well as the environmental factors that affect learning and adjustment Uses assessment data about the student and his/her environment(s) in developing appropriate interventions and programs Provides interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning and adjustment Provides consultation to parents, teachers, and other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance the learning and adjustments of students Assists in the planning, development, and evaluation of programs to meet and identify learning and adjustment needs Delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological services Participates in school and district implementation of MTSS Problem Solving, as requested Applies ethics and standards of professional practice in the delivery of school psychological services and observes relevant laws and policies that govern practice Participates in professional organizations and continually seeks to improve professional knowledge and skills Communicates effectively with students, parents and school staff Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor