Closing Date:
04/21/2022 POSITION: School Psychologist
LOCATION: ESY- Nashua High South
STARTING: Summer 2022
SALARY RANGE: Contractual
QUALIFICATIONS: NH Certified or eligible as a School Psychologist. Knowledge of statutes related to special education and IEP development. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
SUMMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
A school psychologist supports the success of students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Collaborates with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students. Identifies and assesses the learning, development, and adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and groups, as well as, the environmental factors that affect learning and adjustment. Provides interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning and adjustment. Assists in the planning, development, and evaluation of programs to meet identified learning and adjustment needs. Delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological services. Duties are performed in accordance with standards of professional practice, district/state board of education policies and procedures and state law regarding psychology practice. Primary responsibility shall include student safety and appropriate collaboration and attention to each student’s readiness to learn including needed guidance and welfare.
This notice should not be construed to imply that this is the exclusive list of job functions associated with this position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested Applicants should apply online at www.nashua.edu and include a letter of interest, resume, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, copy of NH certification or letter of eligibility.
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