School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Role Overview:
This dynamic role gives practitioners the opportunity to move beyond traditional evaluation work and make a meaningful impact every day. You'll support students through social-emotional development, behavioral and academic interventions, small-group services, and MTSS initiatives. Success in this position requires confidence in high-pressure behavioral situations and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students who bring a wide range of learning styles and experiences.

You will serve the juvenile correctional facilities in Pendleton, Logansport, and LaPorte, with occasional travel to each site. Candidates may live anywhere in Indiana and will report to one facility or to Central Office.

Salary Statement:
The salary range for this position typically starts at $59,800.00 to $75,000.00 and may vary based on education and professional experience. In addition, this position includes continued contributions to the Indiana Teachers Retirement Fund.

A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems through meetings, staffing's, and case conferences.
• Help others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior.
• Strengthen working relationships between teachers, parents, and service providers in the community.
• Evaluate eligibility for special services.
• Assess academic skills and aptitude for learning.
• Determine social-emotional developmental and mental health status through personality testing.
• Evaluate learning environments.
• Prepare written reports for those students tested.
• Provide psychological counseling to help resolve interpersonal or family problems that interfere with school performance.
• Work directly with children and their families to help resolve problems in adjustment and learning.
• Promote tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity within the school community.
• Collaborate with school staff and community agencies to provide services directed at improving psychological and physical health.
• Develop partnerships with parents and teachers to promote healthy school environments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of academic and behavior management programs.
• Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions

What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• State License as School Services Personnel or School Psychologist.
• Select (or develop) and administer age-appropriate evaluations that adequately assess a child's psychological, educational, and perceptual skills.
• Select and administer tests that provide adequate information.
• Select the appropriate testing procedure according to the child's cognitive and sensory abilities.
• Clearly and professionally report all pertinent information regarding psychological and educational issues in accordance with current legislation.
• Clearly and accurately explain test results and implications, as well as other information during consultations, case conferences, and upon request.
• Good expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the School Psychology Code of Ethics.
• Working knowledge of Article VII and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Graduate-level degree in School Psychology.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program:
  Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the…