School Psychologist

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Overview

The School Psychologist will coordinate and implement psychological services, which include academic and behavioral consultation emphasizing the problem-solving model, psycho educational assessment, individual/group counseling, and crisis intervention. The School Psychologist will work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, parents, and various community agencies to support the educational needs of students. The School Psychologist reports directly to the Supervisor of Psychological Services.

Responsibilities

• Participates actively in problem-solving teams to assist in defining student difficulties, developing interventions, and monitoring response to interventions.
• Conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations of referred students in accordance with departmental standards and in compliance with state Department of Education statutes and federal regulations.
• Interprets educational data and psychological findings to parents, school personnel, and other professionals during individual conferences and team meetings.
• Consults with parents, students, school staff, and other professionals regarding student, class, school or district issues.
• Possesses knowledge of legal, ethical, and professional issues related to the practice of school psychology.
• Participates in school and district-level meetings as directed by the Supervisor of Psychological Services.
• Completes comprehensive psycho educational evaluations and produces written reports utilized for educational planning.
• Maintains accurate records regarding service provided.
• Participates in the formulation and implementation of in-school intervention programs.
• Provides mental health services to students.
• Participates in professional development activities to enhance practice and provides professional development to other educators and parents to increase their knowledge and skills.
• Initiates, participates in, and contributes to the development of a school environment conducive to learning.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  
  1200 hours internship or equivalent.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
  Florida Professional Educator Certificate in School Psychology.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Reads, analyzes, and interprets complex documents; effectively communicates in writing and verbally.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
• Lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Reaching with both hands (dominant and non-dominant).
• Environmental Conditions:
  
  Moderate noise level.

Other Information

• This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations, and/or community organizations throughout the district.

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline. All applicants must have an active application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.

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