School Psychologist for District Evaluation Team SY2627
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Job Location:
South Burlington, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
South Burlington School District
About South Burlington School District:
At South Burlington School District we believe in supporting the whole employeeinside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes amazing competitively priced health insurance dental coverage sick time professional time and other leaves. Additionally we offer a robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement; and for other staff consists of a 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district. Employees may also enjoy professional development opportunities tuition reimbursement wellness initiatives Employee Assistance Programs and meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth.
Job Title: School Psychologist
Location: District
Job Group: Educator
Reports To: Director of Student Support Services
Summary: Provides a full range of school psychological services to children ages 3-21 including screening and assessment designing remedial educational programs individual and group counseling with school staff and parents as appropriate. Functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to determine the students eligibility for special services appropriate programming and on-going progress. Facilitates integration with the other special education services in and out of the District. Ensures compliance with District state and federal Special Education Regulations and policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides individual and group services that emphasize improved educational performance and/or conduct for students such as:
- Screening and evaluating referred students by: selecting appropriate instruments administering tests conducting observations and writing reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for educational program recommendations.
- Participating as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and individualized education program (IEP) committee contributing evaluation findings and collaborating on the students educational plan.
- Interpreting diagnoses of students for school personnel other involved professionals parents and student.
- Providing collaborative consultation and documentation of results including assisting basic education staff with suggestions and implementation of Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) pre-referral intervention strategies and providing recommendations and modifications to assist general education staff in working with special education students in the classroom setting.
- Consulting with parents teachers and other appropriate staff regarding the students program and any adaptations or materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom and/or at home.
- Providing direct services through a variety of methods (e.g. classroom presentations co-teaching in general education settings in-services to staff/parents) as needed.
- Maintaining appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information. Re-evaluating students as appropriate to determine extent of progress and effectiveness of interventions.
- Establishing and monitoring the necessary caseloads procedures and resources to manage school psychological services and working cooperatively to accomplish the goals of the IEP 504 plan and EST.
- Participates in activities that promote best practice professional development and the use of appropriate clinical and educational research to enhance educational services by:
- Adhering to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules regulations and laws governing special education programs.
- Supporting and implementing District policies regulations procedures and administrative directives. Serving as a resource person for school personnel and parents/guardians concerning behavior concerns disabilities and/or learning issues.
- Maintaining accurate records and preparing written summaries records reports and assignments promptly and efficiently.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience: Masters Degree in school psychology or equivalent. Advanced coursework preferred in learning disabilities school psychology or related field in addition to internship in a school. At least one year of successful experience as a school psychologist. Knowledge of Vermont Special Education Requirements.
Certificates Licenses and Registrations: Valid Vermont Teaching License with School Psychologist Endorsement and special course work related to level of students assigned.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement interventions based on department and school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students peers parents and community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication. Technology proficient with Microsoft Windows applications and data base software.
Why Join SBSD
*Supportive colleagues and leadership
*Strong commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
*Professional growth and advancement
*Comprehensive benefits
*Meaningful work that impacts students daily
Required Experience:
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