School Psychologist Autism Center

School Psychologist at The Autism Center

Non Instructional The Villages, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition

The Villages Charter School Autism Center is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of students on the autism spectrum. The center supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development through a combination of individualized instruction, specialized programs, and targeted therapies provided by our highly trained staff. Through incorporating principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), students will receive the support they need in a nurturing educational environment focused on individualized learning and growth.

The Villages Charter School Autism Center, LLC (TVCS AC) is a subsidiary of The Villages Charter School, Inc., which operates by a charter agreement approved by the Sumter County Board of Education and the Florida State Department of Education. Both The Villages Charter School (“VCS”) and The Villages Charter School Autism Center, LLC (TVCS AC) are Charter in the Workplace schools (see also School of Choice) founded primarily for the benefit of the children of employees of The Villages of Lake-Sumter, Inc.

and those Business Partners who have in the past and continue to participate in the development of The Villages. Unlike traditional county schools, our enrollment criteria is based upon the place of employment of one of the parents/guardians rather than the geographic address of their home.

The Autism Center is located on the Buffalo Ridge campus, serving PreK-8th-grade students, offering a comprehensive support system tailored to each child’s unique needs through a collaborative approach involving passionate educators, therapists, behavioral specialists, and families.

DESCRIPTION:

The Villages Charter School Autism Center is accepting applications for a School Psychologist for the  School year. Applicants must have a current Florida Teaching Certificate in the appropriate area and at the appropriate instructional level.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The School Psychologist collaborates with staff, families, and community agencies to enhance students' academic achievement, behavioral/social skills, and emotional well-being through direct support, individualized testing, and consultations. They apply expertise in mental health, pedagogy, and behavior to provide assessment, support, and intervention services. Responsibilities include partnering with stakeholders to foster safe, healthy learning environments, improving school-wide policies, and coordinating community services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The expectations include the following and other duties as assigned:

• Select, administer, score and interpret individual tests of intelligence, academic achievement, psychological processing, and personality and attitudes of referred students.
• Analyze evaluation data and formulate hypotheses and conclusions relating to learning and behavioral issues.
• Develop appropriate interventions and strategies to assist individual students in academic growth and school adjustment.
• Conduct informal and formal observations of students as part of the evaluation process.
• Participate in school educational planning and staffing teams to develop assistance plans for at-risk students.
• Review student records and analyze information pertinent to student learning and school adjustment needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all relevant state regulations and confidentiality standards.
• Communicate evaluation findings to parents, teachers and others through written reports and oral presentations.
• Assist in the development of meaningful, objective, and measurable Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and support personnel in the progress monitoring of these goals.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute psychological expertise.
• Participate in the periodic re‑evaluation of students with disabilities.
• Actively support school teams in conducting, implementing, and data collection for Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and implementing Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Provide staff development for school personnel on various topics pertinent to meeting the instructional needs of all students,…