The School Psychologist functions as a member of educational teams to provide comprehensive psychological and educational assessments of students referred for special education services. School Psychologists also provide counseling, consultation, assistance with behavior plans based upon the needs of the school district. The candidate must possess a working knowledge of assessment and treatment practices, evidence-based research, recommended best practices, and expected roles and responsibilities of a school psychologist within a school environment.

AIS is looking for a full-time School Psychologist for Okeechobee, FL. 

Qualifications

• Eligibility for a Pupil Personnel Services or Postgraduate Professional license with an endorsement in School Psychology. Completion of an approved program in school psychology to include at least 60 graduate hours that culminate in at least a master’s degree or hold a certificate issued by the National School Psychology Certification Board.

• Considerable knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of school psychology including: psycho-educational evaluations using educational, intelligence, personality, psycho-motor function, behavioral and personality instruments; of child growth and development and of learning, measurement, research, statistics and intervention and prevention strategies.

• Considerable knowledge of learning theories and cognitive psychology.

• Considerable knowledge of federal and state regulations and guidelines related to special education and pupil personnel services programs.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability in individual and group decision making, problem analysis and conflict resolution and the ability to collaborate with other therapeutic and instructional personnel.

• Applicant must have valid driver’s license and be willing to travel with dependable transportation

Responsibilities:

• Provides academic and behavioral intervention services for students in collaboration with classroom teachers. • Prepares clearly written, comprehensive psychological reports which address the referral concerns and provide practical recommendations that can be realistically implemented by school personnel and used to assist in the development of the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. • Consults and assists teachers to determine appropriate academic and behavioral interventions in classrooms. • Performs psycho-educational assessments of students, observations, data collection, interpretation and analysis. • Participates in child study and eligibility meetings. • Consults and collaborates with parents, teachers, students and administrators. • Maintains accurate and careful records of all psychological services provided. • Follows federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies regarding children's educational welfare. • Works with the crisis management team in the schools, including reactions to illness, deaths and abuse. • Provides individual and group counseling services. • Develops and coordinates various psychological services available to students and staff. Provides training to staff and parents. • Serves as a liaison between home, school and community. Coordinates community resources to address child and family needs. • Provides written evaluations as required by state, federal and local guidelines. • Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence