R 3265 School Psychologist Part Time BUES

POSITION: School Psychologist (.5 Non Benefit Eligible)

JOB GOAL: To help children and youth succeed academically socially and emotionally; to collaborate with educators parents and other professionals to create safe healthy and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and school.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Completion of a masters degree or higher in school psychology.

1. Licensed as a school psychologist in Massachusetts.
2. Nationally certified school psychologist (NCSP) by the National Association of School Psychologists (preferred)

REPORTS TO: School Psychology Department Head

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Use consultation skills to collaborate with school staff parents and staff.
2. Integrates data for problem solving.
3. Demonstrates assessment skills that include:

• knowledge of background information pertinent to the case.

• cognitive assessments based on the case.
• achievement assessments when appropriate.
• curriculum based assessment.
• behavioral assessments and threat assessments.
• attention social and emotional functioning.
• structured observations
• instructional recommendations.
• knowledge of assessment and measurement issues.
• the ability to analyze synthesize and interpret data.
• well written reports completed within regulation timelines.
• Data supported research based recommendations
• the ability to verbally communicate assessment results.

1. Is knowledgeable of and demonstrates researched based intervention skills related to academic behavioral adjustment and crisis needs.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of research based prevention skills.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of federal and state educational recommendations.
4. Demonstrates the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity with emphasis on differences in abilities modes of contribution and social and cultural backgrounds especially when evaluating students with diverse backgrounds.
5. Communicates regularly with the principal school council and/or other school advisory committees.
6. May hold team meeting leader responsibilities.
7. Fulfills all professional responsibilities.

TERMS OFEMPLOYMENT: Per BTA Contract

SALARY: Per BTA Contract

Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.

Required Experience:

IC