Psychologist - District

School Psychologist
- District
- School Year Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pupil Services, to assist students, teachers and parents in enabling students to derive the fullest potential educational experience from school by promoting positive self‑esteem and resilience and providing suggested methods and plans for overcoming psychological or mental health problems.

• Conduct psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students to recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcome psychological issues.
• Conduct individual, group or facilitative therapy for students whose diagnosed problems would benefit from behavior modification or differentiated instruction.
• Assist with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
• Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff to ascertain individual students’ abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
• Attend IEP meetings as needed for students with special needs.
• Serve as a resource and consultant on mental health and child psychology, and conduct in‑service programs as requested.
• Assist with the school district’s dropout prevention efforts.
• Serve as a ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self‑understanding, and maturity.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, conducting research and maintaining professional relationships.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping and provide student information to prospective colleges and employers as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students’ education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other district office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

• Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification and current developments in child psychology.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others in the course of work.

• Certification/License:
  Delaware State Certification as a School Psychologist
• Successful candidates must provide evidence of successful PRAXIS II scores or a valid out‑of‑state teaching license. An educator applying for a license in the State of DE with less than 1 year of experience will be placed on an Initial License and will be required to take and pass a Performance Assessment by the end of their 2nd year of teaching.
  
  Applicants with one completed year of experience, but less than 4 years of experience will receive an Initial License and are NOT required to pass a Performance Assessment (with proof of current and valid out‑of‑state license). Current holders of an Initial license are exempt from requirements to pass a Performance Assessment.
• Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.

• Bachelor’s from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master’s degree in psychology.

Works in standard office and school building environments.

The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629‑4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service. The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance with state and federal laws.

This policy shall apply to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure and probation, and other terms and conditions of employment over which the district has jurisdiction.