Biddeford School Department is currently seeking a School Psychologist.You can work anywhere! Come and talk to us about a different experience.Check out why we are a different experienceSpecific Job Details:Starting Fall 2024School-year position. Salary and work days established by the School Committee and Superintendent.District QUALIFICATIONS:1. Licensed by State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.2. Must hold Master's Degree in Psychology.3. Valid DOE fingerprinting certification.REPORTS TO: Director of Special EducationPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Administer and interpret tests of mental abilities, learning disabilities, aptitudes, psychological, interests and personality characteristics for educational, vocational selection, guidance or placement.2. Interview, and examine student developmental histories to assist in determining causes of behaviors or problems, maladjustments, conflicts, delayed development, learning disabilities, etc.3. Process and communicate the findings, conclusions and recommendations to parents at IEP meetings.4. Suggest changes or interventions in the behavior of students, teachers, parents, administrators, etc.5. Assist in the development of prescriptive teaching and learning techniques relevant to specific areas of exceptionality.6. Provide consultation to staff on students to assist in ongoing program development.7. Consultation with school Social Workers, School Psychological Service Providers for ongoing professional development and supervision.8. Complete risk assessments and provide recommendation on students referred through the Risk Assessment process.Full Job Description Biddeford, Maine Community Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches Views of the Saco River to its west Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland AreaLess than two hours north of Boston. Home to a growing population of diverse residents Picturesque downtown Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtownThriving economy Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking Equal OpportunityThe School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.The selection of all employees by the School Department will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.Criminal Background CheckAll employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a log-in and create an account and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprintingPlease see other Job Openings at :Biddeford Schools Dayton SchoolSouthern Maine Administrative Collaborative