School Psychologist - 11 MonthSchool Year
School Psychologist - 11 MonthSchool Year
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Human Resources Office
102 S. Hickory Avenue Bel Air Maryland 21014
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
January 2 2025
HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.
11MONTH SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
School Year
To provide a full continuum of psychological services to students families/caregivers and professional staff; to prevent or remediate academic emotional or behavior problems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES MAY
INCLUDE
These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar related or logical assignment to the position.
Provides consultation to parents/caregivers school staff and community providers regarding the mental health behavioral and instructional needs of students.
Collaborates with school staff in planning and developing schoolwide programs and initiatives to address or prevent behavioral or academic problems; followsup to monitor effectiveness and adjust strategies as necessary.
Conducts comprehensive psychological assessments of referred students including cognitive socialemotional behavioral adaptive and academic functioning.
Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments and develops academic and behavioral support plans where necessary.
Conducts threat assessments of students who present possible threats of harm towards themselves others or property.
Conducts assessments of student eligibility for the Autism waiver.
Prepares diagnostic reports analyzing student learning and behavior problems interprets assessment information to parents/caregivers and staff and makes recommendations for appropriate remedial or therapeutic support.
Participates in schoolbased team conferences as appropriate e.g. Student Services Team Section 504 IEP manifestation determination.
Provides consultation for and/or conducts direct and indirect interventions to facilitate the functioning of individuals groups and/or programs.
Provides necessary counseling and other related services to students with disabilities according to their Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or 504 plans; counsels other students as necessary.
Provides crisis intervention assistance when needed including service as a member of the countywide Trauma Response Team.
Participates in ongoing professional development designed to enhance and increase professional skills as a school psychologist.
Plans and conducts staff development and parent/caregiver education training sessions throughout the school year regarding issues of human learning development mental health and behavior.
Conducts summer assessments of referred students; participates in summer IEP/5014 Team meetings as necessary.
Provides counseling and other related services during the summer months as necessary according to IEP or Extended School Year (ESY) service plans.
Participates in curriculum/best practice development activities and helps coordinate Professional Learning Community (PLC) activities during the school year.
Plans and participates in orientation/mentoring and peer supervision programs for new staff.
Performs other workrelated duties as assigned.
SALARY
This is a fulltime elevenmonth position. Salary range based on the FYHCEA Salary Schedule for School Psychologist and Physical Therapist Salary: $70677 Maximum Earnings Potential $126556.
Full salary schedules can be found at the bottom of the Current Vacancies webpage HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical vision dental life insurance retirement savings pension paid time off and more.
For a complete list of benefits please visit the Employment Benefits section of the Human Resources webpage: For more information on holidays and paid time off please refer to the Holidays and Leave Provisions sections of the HCEA Negotiated Agreement: FLSA: Exempt
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Must hold or be eligible for a Standard Professional Certificate I with school psychologist endorsement.
Excellent oral/written and interpersonal communication skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application visit the Employment Opportunities section of the HCPS website at . If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application contact the Human Resources Office at.
DEADLINE
Online employment applications will be accepted until filled.
The Board of Education of Harford County is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. We adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including pregnancy and related conditions sexual orientation and gender identity) religion disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Board of Education of Harford County prohibits discrimination based on sex race color national origin religion or any other protected characteristic in any program or activity it operates. The Board of Education of Harford County encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Inquiries or concerns about your rights related to Title IX can be directed to our Title IX Coordinator Dr. Eric Davis at 102 South Hickory Ave Bel Air MDor . Inquiries related to your rights under Title VI or Title VII can be directed to our Coordinator of Investigations Ms. Renee McGlothlin ator . Harford County Public Schools nondiscrimination policy can be accessed here: NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: (hcps) and found on the HCPS website under Board of Education Policies and Procedures. Harford County Public Schools nondiscrimination statement can be accessed here: NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: (hcps) and found on HCPS homepage.
AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE
Employment Type
Full-Time
