Part-time School Psychologist-High School

Job Description

Title: School Psychologist

Minimum Qualifications:

• NH Certified School Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Psychologist; or ability to obtain NHED School Psychology Certification.

Desired Attributes:

• Strong knowledge base in NH Special Education Regulations
• Experience in educational setting or work with children and adolescents
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in assessment & intervention across age/grade span
• Strong balance between ability to work autonomously and as a productive member of related service team.
• Ability to understand systemic and individual approaches to meeting all student's needs.

Reports To: Director of Student Support or designee

Supervises: If eligible, may supervise site-based School Psychologist

To utilize assessment to promote academic success, emotional well being and positive social development among students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Provide direct support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families and other school-employed mental health professionals to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school wide practices and policies and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services.

The school psychologist functions in accordance with the New Hampshire Department of Education, Code of Ethics for Educators and the school district's policies and procedures.

• SAU 34 is committed to preparing students for success in postsecondary education and the workforce by providing every student with a high-quality education rooted in purpose, self-determination, meaningful relationships, and regular feedback.

• Students will develop critical academic skills and the key competencies outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate: adaptive perseverance, responsibility, a learner's mindset, global citizenship, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.

• SAU 34 fosters a responsive and high achieving culture by prioritizing a welcoming, positive environment, grounded in the tenets of the Portrait of a Graduate.

• This environment allows students and staff to feel physically, psychologically, and emotionally safe, supported, connected, and empowered with a strong sense of purpose.

• SAU #34's physical environment and resources for learning have a direct impact on student success and culture, reflecting the community's values.

• SAU #34 will provide and maintain future focused facilities that support high quality and diverse educational opportunities for every student.

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and academic assessments to inform eligibility, instruction, and intervention planning.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret student and classroom data to guide evidence-based decision-making.
• Monitor and document student progress toward goals and adjust interventions accordingly.
• Support the implementation of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to improve learning outcomes.
• Work to reduce inappropriate referrals to special education through participation on early intervention and problem-solving teams.
• Promote student motivation and engagement through research-based strategies and consultation.

• Assess students' social, emotional, and behavioral functioning using formal and informal measures.
• Provide individual and group counseling to address mental health, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Develop and implement Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Teach and reinforce skills such as problem solving, anger management, conflict resolution, and resilience.
• Promote positive coping strategies and emotional regulation.
• Support the development of communication skills and positive peer relationships.
• Collaborate with school staff and families to coordinate mental health supports and services.
• Facilitate referrals to community-based providers and assist in coordinating services within the school setting.

• Assess and identify…