School Psychologist

Summary:

The School Psychologist will coordinate and implement psychological services, which include academic and behavioral consultation emphasizing the problem-solving model, psychoeducational assessment, individual/group counseling, and crisis intervention. The School Psychologist will work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, parents, and various community agencies to support the educational needs of students. The School Psychologist reports directly to the Supervisor of Psychological Services.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:

• Participates actively in problem-solving teams to assist in defining student difficulties, developing interventions, and monitoring response to interventions.
• Conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations of referred students in accordance with departmental standards and in compliance with state Department of Education statutes and federal regulations.
• Interprets educational data and psychological findings to parents, school personnel, and other professionals during individual conferences and team meetings.
• Consults with parents, students, school staff, and other professionals regarding student, class, school or district issues.
• Possess knowledge of legal, ethical, and professional issues related to the practice of school psychology.
• Participates in school and district-level meetings as directed by the Supervisor of Psychological Services.
• Completes comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and produces written reports utilized for educational planning.
• Maintains accurate records regarding service provided.
• Participates in the formulation and implementation of in-school intervention programs.
• Provides mental health services to students.
• Participates in professional development activities to enhance practice. Provides professional development to other educators and parents to increase their knowledge and skills.
• Initiates, participates in, and contributes to the development of a school environment conducive to learning.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:

• Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Initiative: Volunteers readily. Undertakes self-development activities. Seeks increased responsibilities. Takes independent actions and calculated risks. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities. Asks for help when needed.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
• Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.
• Relationship Building: Builds rapport up, down, and across the organization. Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives. Seeks win-win solutions to conflict. Develops network of professional contacts. Displays empathy and tolerates diverse viewpoints.

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Experience: One thousand two hundred (1200) hours internship or equivalent.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate in School Psychology.

Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets the most complex documents. Responds effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Writes speeches and makes effective and persuasive speeches on controversial or complex topics to a variety of audiences.

Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions. Interprets an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deals with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.
• Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand.
• Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations, and/or community organizations throughout the district.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person