Part Time High School Psychologist (0.2 FTE)

POSITION TITLE: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Job Description Approved By:

SAU 70

Date: 6.2019

General Purpose:

Work to support the success of students academically socially behaviorally and emotionally. Delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological services.

Reports to:

Special Education Department Coordinator & Principal

Supervises:

N/A

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Except as specifically noted the following functions are considered essential to this position:

• Work with students and their families to:

1. Identify and address learning and behavior problems that interfere with school success
2. Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team)
3. Support students social emotional and behavioral health
4. Provide counseling and specialized instruction for those struggling with social emotional and behavioral problems
5. Promote wellness and resilience by reinforcing communication and social skills problem solving anger management self-regulation self-determination and optimism with individuals and groups as indicated
6. Make referrals and help coordinate community support service
7. Make appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter

• Work with teachers to:

1. Identify and resolve academic barriers to learning
2. Design and implement student progress monitoring systems
3. Design and implement academic and behavioral interventions
4. Support effective individualized instruction
5. Create positive and trauma-sensitive classroom environments
6. Motivate all students to engage in learning
7. Recommend modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations

• Work with administrators to:

1. Implement school-wide prevention programs that help maintain positive school climates conducive to learning
2. Promote school policies and practices that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence bullying and harassment
3. Respond to crises by providing leadership direct services and coordination with needed community services
4. Design implement and garner support for comprehensive school mental health programming
5. Coordinate Restorative Practices services

• Work with community providers to:

1. Coordinate the delivery of services to students and their families in and outside of school
2. Help students transition to and from school and community learning environments such as residential treatment or juvenile justice programs
3. Initiate contact with and act as a liaison between the home school community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community

• In performing the above duties work collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers support staff and others as appropriate in addressing the needs of students developing effective practices and developing and implementing best practices.
• Actively participate in faculty and grade level or department meetings assist building efforts to plan budget implement and evaluate the schools program and to do related work as carrying out these responsibilities follow school policy and procedures standard practices and approved curriculum and will actively and positively support the district vision.
• Be constantly observant of the needs and challenges of students and promptly engage an administrator or appropriate educational staff associates when there is reason to suspect or reasonably believe that a student is at risk or in danger due to such issues as bullying sexual harassment/misconduct depression or suicide ideation or academic failure. The psychologist serves as a positive role model for students and practices the behaviors that are expected of students.
• Assist in the supervision of students at school activities and events. Remain vigilant of students throughout the school day and the school location taking the initiative to engage students when students are acting inappropriately or in inappropriate locations for the time of day.
• Establish a professional growth plan and annually review the plan and progress with administration.
• Complete all expected documentation of provided services (i.e. evaluation reports Individualized Education Programs IEP quarterly progress reporting Medicaidbilling) by specified due dates.
• Perform other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policy and building / department rules procedures practices and objectives.

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

EVALUATION:

• Performance of duty responsibilities will be reviewed annually by the Building Principal or Designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• School year

• Exempt

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Minimum: Masters degree in psychology from an accredited school of psychology (or equivalent training)

Preferred: Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited school of psychology

• Two to Four (2-4) years of relevant experience

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Valid New Hampshire teacher certification including endorsement of School Psychologist

Doctoral applicants - New Hampshire & Vermont clinical licensure preferred

Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of subject matter/course content and resources relevant to assignment.
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices.
• Knowledge of and skills in administering scoring and interpreting cognitive and social-emotional assessments.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Knowledge of and skills in best practice instruction specific to various disabilities.
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Skills in data analysis to assess monitor and inform instruction for student growth.
• Skills and abilities in organization time management and record keeping.
• Ability to operate a computer and the skills to learn and utilize software and other technology in instruction.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents students staff and administrators.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Ability to successfully multitask within role.
• Ability to accurately and expeditiously type correspondence reports and memoranda according to standard business practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies procedures and instructions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

Primary Physical Requirements:

(Not Rarely Occasionally or Frequently Required)

1. Lift up to 10 lbs:

Frequently required

2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs:

Occasionally required

3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs:

Rarely required

4. Lift over 50 lbs:

Not required

5. Carry up to 10 lbs:

Occasionally required

6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs:

Rarely required

7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs:

Not required

8. Carry over 50 lbs:

Not required

9. Reach above shoulder height:

Occasionally required

10. Reach at shoulder height:

Occasionally required

11. Reach below shoulder height:

Occasionally required

12. Push/Pull:

Rarely required

Hand Manipulation:

(Not Rarely Occasionally or Frequently Required)

1. Grasping:

Frequently required

2. Handling:

Frequently required

3. Torquing:

Not required

4. Fingering:

Frequently required

5. Controls and Equipment:

Computer telephone copy and fax machine 2-way radio.

Other Physical Consideration:

(Not Rarely Occasionally or Frequently Required)

1. Twisting:

Not required

2. Bending:

Occasionally required

3. Crawling:

Not required

4. Squatting:

Occasionally required

5. Kneeling:

Not required

6. Crouching:

Occasionally required

7. Climbing:

Not required

8. Balancing:

Rarely required

During the Work Day Employee is Required to:

1. Sit:

up to 3 consecutive hours

2. Stand:

up to 3 consecutive hours

3. Walk:

up to 1 consecutive hour

Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):

1. Talking:

Necessary for communicating with others.

2. Hearing:

Necessary for receiving instructions and inquiries.

3. Sight:

Necessary for doing job effectively and correctly.

4. Tasting and Smelling:

Not Required

Work Environment:Inside: up to 100%

Outside: up to 20%

Work Surface(s):Office Desk Office Chair

Carpeted floor tile floor

Other Training Skills and Experience Requirements:

Ability to work with staff students parents and the community

Other Considerations and Requirements:

The physical demands of an employee in the school psychologist role are minimal. The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting. Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed.

Applicants will be subjectto a criminal background check as required by state law.

Required Experience:

IC