Psychologist

Duties PURPOSE: The School Psychologist is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students' social, emotional, and educational success. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results for students and participate in IEP conferences, team meetings, and problem-solving meetings. Contribute to program development that furthers the integration of social, coping, and problem-solving in the classroom. Coordinate and/or collaborate with a range of individuals/agencies to promote and provide comprehensive services to students and families. Evaluate and/or translate research into practice and understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations for improvement of services. Lead crisis intervention efforts and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans. Participate in the administration of formal and informal transition plans and collaborate with teams to implement transition activities for post-school outcomes. Engage in data-based problem solving with teams and families to plan for future career, independent living, and other post-school outcomes Identify transition linkages with team members for student participation in post school activities Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff, parents, and/or community Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Professional Educators License (PEL) endorsed for a School Psychologist. Participate in twelve (12) hours of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training and techniques. Ability to travel within NSSEO and districts and move about NSSEO and district buildings as necessary Salary/Benefits NSSEA Salary Schedule - starting Lane V Step 0 Full Benefits include but are not limited to: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Board Paid Life Insurance How to Apply On our website at Job ID: 1333 Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page +Services Email Address School District ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 4/9/2024 Start Date 8/12/2024