Part-time School Psychological Service Provider

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Part-time School Psychological Service Provider

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Maine School Psychological Service Provider Certificate (#93)
• Master’s Degree or Special-Level Degree in School Psychology
• Experience working within the educational setting in an area of special education preferred
• Knowledge of State and Federal Special Education Laws/Regulations.
• Reports to:
  
  Director of Special Education

To assist the Director of Special Education in the provision of FAPE and services for students.

• Conducts psychological assessments including intellectual and achievement testing as well as scales required to generate a diagnostic impression per DSM 5.
• Maintains current knowledge of new intervention strategies and assessment techniques/instruments.
• Advises teachers, administrators and other school staff on methods to enhance student motivation, learning, and social-emotional development.
• Attends IEP/504 meetings to review evaluations results and make recommendations to increase student engagement
• Provides school psychological services in grades PreK-12 (or as we discussed PreK-2?) through assessment, consultation, and collaboration with school teams and families across the Ellsworth School Department.
• Participates in crisis response, threat assessment, and risk assessment activities as appropriate.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including special education teachers, school counselors, social workers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and administrators to support student success.
• Participates in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and problem-solving teams to promote academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.
• Provides consultation to staff that enhances the academic and social emotional performance of students through the use of research-based recommendations.
• Prepares and delivers oral and written reports, recommendations, and presentations to teams.
• Participates on IEP/504 teams, assisting with eligibility decisions and determinations.
• Assists in collaborating in the design of procedures/programs for students at risk for school failure when requested
• Provides in-service training and other skill enhancement activities to school personnel when requested
• Acts in accord with professional ethics.
• Provides tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of the diversity within the school setting.
• Demonstrates cultural responsiveness and fosters an inclusive educational environment that values diversity and promotes equitable opportunities for all students.
• Maintains confidential records and documentation in accordance with district procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Adheres to the ethical standards and professional practices established by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Ellsworth School Department in an Equal Opportunity Employer