School Psychologist

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Advanced Learning Services School Psychologist

Academics/Advanced Learning Services

Crossroads I, Cary, NC

Psychologist Salary Schedule

Exempt

Yes

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

Collaborates, problem solves, intervenes, and evaluates to support the academic, intellectual, and social-emotional needs of gifted and advanced learners in all grades (K-12). Evaluates and analyzes data to support advanced learning programming by providing professional learning, consultation, evaluations, and cross-departmental collaboration.

• Extensive knowledge of current advanced learning trends and research, and a willingness to stay current with changes in AIG Programming Standards;
• Considerable knowledge of assessing, evaluating, and serving giftedness in underrepresented populations (i.e., twice/thrice exceptional and culturally/linguistically/economically diverse);
• Considerable knowledge of the National Association of School Psychologists’ Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services and the NC Professional School Psychology Standards;
• Considerable knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework for service delivery including universal screening, progress monitoring, problem solving process, and Implementation Science;
• Considerable knowledge of school environments, child development, and curriculum and instruction;
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal policies and regulations related to special education;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point;
  Google Apps;
• Effective consultation skills;
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability and willingness to provide direct services to students in all grade spans (K-12);
• Ability to design and deliver professional development to educators;
• Ability to reflect on practice and engage in continuous improvement;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, mental health professionals, external agencies.

• Advanced sixth-year level degree in School Psychology;
• Experience with a variety of formal and informal student assessment measures when considering all areas of suspected disabilities.

• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license in School Psychology;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

• Experience with AIG and advanced learning programs and services including, but not limited to, gifted programming, Early Kindergarten Entry, Whole Grade Advancement, subject acceleration, high school advanced coursework and opportunities;
• Experience with designing and implementing family engagement opportunities for diverse communities;
• Experience that incorporates comprehensive and integrated school psychological services;
• Understanding Section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policies;
• Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential.

• Incorporates understanding of school, family, community, and cultural differences on academic achievement when…