Job DescriptionPosition: School Psychologist Reports To: Directors of Student ServiceWork Location: Central Office Danville VTSalary: Based on ExperienceFLSA Status: ExemptOur MissionIt is the mission of the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union and its seven member schools to create a learning community in which each individual can achieve the highest standards of excellence in intellectual growth and citizenship.Position SummaryThe School Psychologist is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic social emotional and behavioral domains utilizing problemsolving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problemsolving meetings designing systems programs and services that maximize students social emotional and educational success. In collaboration with staff families students and communities the school psychologist promotes effective educational environments. Job DutiesConduct psychological assessments and interpret results for students and participate in IEP conferences team meetings and problemsolving meetings. Provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans as needed. Provide assistance and recommendations to staff in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions and accommodations for students related to IEP needs.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. Work collaboratively with other assessment team evaluators to ensure comprehensive evaluations. Coordinate and/or collaborate with a range of individuals/agencies to promote and provide comprehensive evaluations to students and families. Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff parents and/or school community as directed by Directors of Student Services. Participate in professional growth activities on a yearly basis including workshops inservices professional reading materials and/or other available offerings.Proficiently use technology to communicate compile reports and collect data. Participate in building or program activities and meetings as appropriate. Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.Qualifications/ExperienceTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty satisfactorily in addition to the following:Education and Experience. Master Degree is requiredCertificates Licenses Registrations. Holds or is eligible to hold a Vermont Teaching license with a School Psychologist endorsement.Language Skills. Ability to read analyze and interpret common educational and technical journals periodicals and procedures and regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents regulatory agencies or members of the community. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals that conform to school/district standards or regulations. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from administrators parents peers board members and the general public.Mathematical/Reasoning Skills. Ability to interpret and use test results by applying math concepts such as standard error of measurement bands of confidence standard scores and percentiles. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.Computer Skills and Experience. Good basic computer skills and experience with word processing programs required. Experience with Microsoft and Google preferred.Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Ability to efficiently effectively and regularly communicate and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals including students peers subordinatessupervisors parents and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to effectively handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts.Physical RequirementsThe work environment is in a mixed environment with moderate noise temperatures that are controlled and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.The work is light/moderate work requiring exertion of up to 30 pounds of force to move or lift objects.The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job:Standing for prolonged periodsSitting for prolonged periodsRepetitive motions with the hands wrists or fingersRepetitive motions with force on the back or lower bodyAbility to feel grasp or hold objects by handDiscernment of colors visuallyDiscernment of letters or numbersDiscernment of objects under low light or distant conditionsUnderstanding and communicating in spoken languageUnderstanding and communicating in written languagePerception of soundsMaking decisions using logic and rational thinkingTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made as required by law to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.School and Caledonia Central Supervisory Union assure equal opportunity and public access in all their employment and service policies. Schools and CCSU do not discriminate in hiring programs or policies on the basis of race color creed religion ancestry national origin age disability sex marital status or sexual orientation.