School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Wilson County Schools Exceptional Children - Wilson, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Wilson County Schools - NC

Job : 4120456
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2022 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Reports To: Executive Director for Exceptional Children’s Services

• Master’s Degree from and accredited institution in School Psychology
• Eligibility for, or recipient of, endorsement as a School Psychologist
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a school, clinic, or hospital setting
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychological theory and practice including assessment and test theory, diagnostic categories, personality assessment, learning disabilities, statistics, and counseling theories
• Comprehensive knowledge of and adherence to legal procedures as contained in local, state and federal policies governing special education, including IDEA, HIPPA and FERPA laws and guidelines
• Comprehensive knowledge of and adherence to professional and ethical standards of the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists
• Comprehensive knowledge of counseling techniques, behavioral management techniques, classroom instructional interventions and parent training strategies
• Considerable knowledge of psychological services that are appropriate for school age children
• Considerable knowledge of appropriate action to be taken in emergency situations
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods and developments in the area of school psychological services
• General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration
• Ability to interpret student behavior, system policies and state procedures
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for improvements
• Ability to use common office machines and current computer-driven work processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop meaningful reports from them
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
• Must have or be able to obtain appropriate NC Licensure with NCDPI
• Experience with PBIS & MTSS Essential

• Serve on student support teams and special education committees at each school in the district
• Conduct individual child evaluations designed to identify strengths and weaknesses that can be used to develop effective interventions
• Select, administer, analyze and interpret results of psychological and psycho-educational assessment procedures
• Analyze and interpret assessment data using statistical techniques, knowledge of instruments and understanding of disabling conditions
• Integrate findings into systematic case formulations and plan for intervention through written reports and oral presentation of results
• Provide psychological counseling individually and in groups for students who have behavioral, emotional, and/or academic problems that affect their academic performance or their ability to interact well with others
• Consult with school personnel (teachers, administrators, special education staff), parents and outside agencies to identify and develop interventions that address the academic, behavioral, and/or social/emotional needs of students
• Conduct or participate in field-based research with students
• Develop and implement prevention and early intervention programs
• Recommend instructional accommodations for both regular and special education students via 504 Plans, IEPs and MTSS
• Present in-service and educational…