School Psychologist (12-month contract)
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Job Location:
Woodstock, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SUMMARY:
The school psychologist provides a broad array of psychological services including assessment consultation prevention and intervention consistent with best practices and in accordance with policies and regulations of the School Board as well as with ethical standards of the National Association of School Psychologists.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assess PK-12 students to determine eligibility for special education (Section 504) or for gifted services
- Facilitate and/or participate in variety of meetings including student specific meetings which include Individualized Education Plan (IEP) child study eligibility determination and review and response to intervention (RtI) student specific and manifestation reviews.
- Qualified provider of psychological billable assessments for Medicaid. Must complete required forms to bill for services.
- Counsel individual students or families when developmental issues or adjustment problems arise
- Intervene and provide support to school staffs families and students when crises arise (deaths natural disasters severe accidents illnesses etc.)
- Determine students eligibility for special services by reviewing data with a team of knowledgeable professionals
- Serve on special committees or community boards
- Supervision of School Psychology practicum students regarding assessment report writing counseling consultation and development of behavior plans/goals.
- Provide workshops and trainings for school staff and administrators.
- Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information while maintaining the safety and welfare for all students and staff members.
- Follow federal state and local laws regulations and policies regarding childrens educational welfare.
- Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials supplies and skills up-to-update.
- Other assignments as required by the supervisor or Superintendent.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Hold a masters degree in psychology from an accredited graduate school.
Virginia certification in school psychology (or) eligible for such certification.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
Must hold a Masters Degree from an accredited graduate school of Psychology. Virginia certification in school Psychology (or) eligible for such certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
260 days per year Psychologist salary schedule.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Presentation Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Data Collection
- Intake Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Autism Experience
- Research Experience
- Mental Health Counseling
- Psychotherapy
- PTSD Care
- Addiction Counseling
