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Craven County Schools
School Psychologist
Position Description
Position: School Psychologist
Reports to: Director/Assistant Director of Exceptional Children Lead Psychologist Terms of Employment: 10 months
Pay Range: NC Salary Schedule (commesurate with experience) plus local supplement
FLSA Status: Exempt
Nature of Work
To facilitate the learning and development of student by promoting their cognitive emotional behavioral and social development.
Education and Experience
- A masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Certification and Licensure Requirements (if applicable):
- Valid license to practice as a school psychologist (Level II or III)
- Must pass and qualify for work in PreK (NCDHHS Background Check)
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks
- Conduct assessments appropriate to the focus of concern and according to prevailing professional standards
- Uses assessment data to make recommendations relative to instructional strategies and program eligibility
- Assists in planning and developing interventions programs and/or services base on the identified needs of students
- Counsels students on education and personal adjustment issues on a priority basis as time permits and assists with crisis intervention counseling
- Consults with teachers other school staff and parents about ways to facilitate learning and adjustment for individuals or groups of students
- Helps provide liaison and coordination between the school system and other relevant agencies to facilitate services for students and families
- Plans and implements inservice programs for staff and/or parents as needed
- Delivers services consistent with the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the American Psychologist Association (APA) principles and professional standards of practice.
- Observes federal state and local policies and regulations in the delivery of school psychological services
- Works to ensure students rights and welfare in the school and community
- Engages in continuing professional development by assessing ones own needs and seeking ways to address needs
- Physical ability (able to exert p to 20 pounds of force occasionally) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job
- Position is contingent on finishing all required duties and may involve minimal extended employment beyond the school year
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experience and knowledge of students needs at different ages educational and developmental levels
- Working knowledge of educational practices processes and techniques
- Willingness to become familiar with Craven County School Districts educational policies and rules as well as federal and state laws regulations policies and rules
- Skill in communicating verbally and written through translation and interpretation
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with others
- Maintain confidential student information
- Participates in staff development opportunities by the District
- Participates in CPI certification yearly
Physical Requirements
The work is primarily sedentary. It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. The work at times requires bending squatting reaching with the ability to lift carry push or pull light weights. The work requires activities involving driving automotive equipment.
Special Requirements
NA
*In compliance with Federal Law Craven County Schools administers all education programs employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex race color religion national origin age and disability.
Employment Type
Full-Time
