All applicants are requested to apply online with Community Schools Corporation of Southern Hancock County employment website: https://www.newpal.k12.in.us/

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology/Education
• 30 Post-Graduate Hours in School Psychology
• Certification as School Psychologist
• Experience working with the psychological and educational aspects of PK-12 students.

DUTY DAYS: 183-day contract

STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The purpose of the School Psychologist position is to assess students’ abilities to devise the best instructional strategies for academic success.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete skills assessments and utilize this information to help teachers better determine student needs and appropriate educational interventions within the Rtl process. Complete preschool screenings when requested.
• Participate in referral meetings for students being referred to the Psychological Services Department.
• Review referral information, permanent records, and other pertinent materials to determine appropriate evaluation procedures and accurate student needs.
• Coordinate the gathering of information to conduct the psycho-educational evaluation in a timely manner to ensure compliance and complete evaluations for students referred for an evaluation/re-evaluation.
• Prepare complete psycho-educational evaluation reports addressing all concerns noted in the referral.
• Participate in meetings of the Case Conference Committee to interpret evaluation results and assist the Committee in determining the educational program needed to address the student's school success needs.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of P.L. 101-476, P.L. 99-457, Article 7, and another applicable state/federal regulations in all Case Conference procedures.
• Be available to provide consultation related to the students referred for an evaluation or enrolled in special education as requested by school personnel and parents.
• Provide consultation and/or in-service training for school personnel and parents to increase their understanding of special education programs, special education student needs, and available school and community services.
• Keep abreast of current trends and issues, testing procedures and materials, and relevant legislation/litigation through professional reading, attendance at workshops or other professional conferences, and/or participation in professional organizations.
• Serve as a resource person with regard to services which are available through Southern Hancock Schools, other professionals, and community agencies.
• Complete annual employee training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by designee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires the ability to sit up to 8 hours per day with intermittent occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting.
• Requires the ability perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading.
• Occasionally required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment at a minimum of 35 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standard office and school conditions - Moderate noise level in the work environment, adequate lighting, and comfortable temperatures.
• The work schedule consists of a minimum full school day, with occasional nights and weekends.
• Occasional high to moderate levels of stress.

SALARY: Per Education & Experience

BENEFITS: Health, dental, vision, life insurance; long-term disability; teacher retirement; personal, sick and bereavement days

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• New Palestine, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations