Anticipated School Psychologist - 2027-2028 School Year

Position Details

School Psychologist Provide psychological services to students grades K-12. Responsible for assessment, eligibility and placement of identified students. Participate in eligibility, child study, discipline and IEP meetings. School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. Responsible for but not limited to the following: Data collection and analysis Assessment Progress monitoring School-wide practices to promote learning Resilience and risk factors Consultation and collaboration Academic/learning interventions Mental health interventions Behavioral interventions Instructional support Prevention and intervention services Special education services Crisis preparedness, response, and recovery Family-school-community collaboration Diversity in development and learning Research and program evaluation Professional ethics, school law, and systems PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom; gym, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting, up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Regular Instruction to special needs children may be necessary. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required. Frequent contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary. Terms of Contract: 10 Month - 200 Days - 7.5 hours per day