School Psychologist - Part Time

Description

The school psychologist at AXIS International Academy provides a comprehensive array of assessment, consultation and school mental health services as specified by the Director of Student Supports, Head of School, or other administrative designee. As a member of the Special Education team, assists with eligibility determinations, along with IEP development, monitoring and implementation. The position will average ~4 hours per week for 16-20 hours per month. There is some flexibility in the position. Extra hours may be requested by the administrative supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ROLE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Administer and interpret a variety of standardized and informal cognitive, social/emotional, behavioral, academic, adaptive and other assessments to assist with special education and 504 eligibility determinations according to Charter School Institute, Federal, and State regulations and procedures; 
• Assist team members in developing and implementing IEPs, including accommodations.
• Observe students in classroom and unstructured settings as needed to conduct evaluations, monitor student interventions and to provide staff consultation.
• Provide consultation to parents, teachers, school administrators and other school personnel to promote positive student academic, social, emotional and behavioral outcomes.
• Provide classroom health topic presentations as requested. 
• Provide mental health support as needed. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Complete assessments, evaluation reports, behavior plans and progress reports within expected timelines.
• Thoroughly review student records including, but not limited to, prior IEPs, evaluations, achievement data, discipline, and attendance to assist with development of IEPs, choose evaluation tools, and conduct manifestation determination reviews. 
• Support staff development in best practices in the field, as directed.
• Serve as the Special Education Director Designee for IEP meetings when requested.
• Enter all psychological assessment and progress monitoring data, evaluation reports, behavior plans, and other relevant information into the school’s electronic IEP/504 system as appropriate. 
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Familiarity with Federal, State and CSI guidelines for special education and 504 
• Expertise with a wide range of standardized and informal assessment procedures including progress monitoring tools 
• Ability to provide a continuum of mental health services including prevention and intervention strategies Familiarity with, and ability to access, a variety of community resources and agencies 
• Knowledge of research-based academic and behavioral interventions 
• Ability to effectively communicate effectively in oral and written form 
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with team members 

Requirements

EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of completion of an internship consisting of a full-time experience over one year, or half-time over two years with minimum of 1200 clock hours, of which 600 must be in a school setting 

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE 

• Successful completion of an approved specialist-level program with a minimum of 60 graduate semester hours or a doctoral program for the preparation of school psychologists, serving children/students ages birth-21 at an accepted institution of higher education 
• Holds a CDE-issued Special Services License as a 0-21 School Psychologist