School Psychologist

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington MA 02176

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure or certification as a school psychologist (e.g. CAGS) in Massachusetts or equivalent (e.g. licensed clinical or educational psychologist)
Experience participating at Team Meetings
Strong knowledge of psychological and educational testing
Computer software competency with particular focus on Special Education Database Software
Experience in developing and/or supporting building based student support programs
Strong report writing skills

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluations/Assessment

Advises Team Chair regarding appropriate evaluations for initial and re-evaluation consents.
Conducts all necessary psychological testing.
Conducts educational testing for initial evaluations and reevaluations and as requested by Coordinator or team chair.
Completes assigned evaluations within mandated timelines.
Reports are provided to Team Chairs at least four (4) school days prior to the Team Meeting. The Team Chair will make all reports available to parents/guardians at least two (2) school days prior to the Team Meeting.

Team Meetings/IEP process

Participates in team meetings to present and interpret psychological evaluation results. Collaborates with Team in making recommendations.
Assists team in understanding impact of disability on learning and provides language to support a strong and clear statement of impact.
Summarizes key results for Team Chair.
Provides information regarding accommodations and/or modifications ( PLEP A and B )
Helps identify educationally relevant and required services
Adheres to entrance/exit criteria for programs and services

District Procedures

Follows district Special Education procedures and protocols including placement TA counseling protocols.
Attends and participates in district-wide special education department activities
Attends and participates in district-wide professional development activities as directed by Assistant Superintendent or Director of Special Education

Building Based Responsibilities

Participates in weekly SST/learning team meetings where applicable
Participates in relevant consultation meetings.
Participates in monthly building based special education department meetings
Consults to principals building-based staff and specialized programs
Attends building meetings in schools served to the extent possible.
Provides crisis intervention/ support as needed.
Consults to general and special educators related service staff and parents regarding student support management and other needs.

Communication

Consults with parents teachers/service providers outside agencies with regard to assessments as needed.
Brings concerns and questions regarding students parents services procedures etc. to team chair or principal in a timely manner.
Follows central office initiatives procedures and directives as communicated by Team Chair presented at district-wide department meetings or otherwise provided (memo e-mail).
Takes responsibility for keeping current caseloads and acting in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Provides central office with an updated service schedule on a monthly basis.
Other responsibilities as determined by Superintendent and the Director of Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Arlington Education Association (AEA) Unit A Contract 183 Days

REPORTS TO: Special Education Coordinator and Building Administrator

DESE Licensure as School Psychologist is required

Arlington has a well established new educator induction program with mentoring throughout the school year.

Salary and Benefits are consistent with theCollective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association.

TheSalary Scheduleis on our website. Salary placement is based on Education and Experience.

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives values and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society are creative and willing to try new approaches and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

Required Experience:

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSArlington MA 02176JOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTQUALIFICATIONS:Licensure or certification as a school psychologist (e.g. CAGS) in Massachusetts or equivalent (e.g. licensed clinical or educational psychologist)Experience participating at Team MeetingsStrong kno...