What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at First Flight High School?
Dare County Schools is currently seeking a full-time school psychologist for the upcoming
school year. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Reida Roberts at robertsre@daretolearn.org or
(252) 480-8888 ext 1926. An online application can be found at: https://nc.teachermatch.org/applyteacherjob.do?jobId=404250
Position Title: School Psychologist
Position Description: Support Services
Position Type: Licensed
Qualifications: Master’s level or above Licensed School Psychologist
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Term: 10 months, with opportunity to work 11 months
Continuing or Temporary: Continuing
Position Available Date: ASAP
Position End Date: N/A
Level of Benefits: Full
Salary Range: State Salary Schedule Local Supplement
Contact Name: Dr. Reida Roberts, Director of Exceptional Children’s Services
Contact Information: robertsre@daretolearn.org
Current Team – Currently the team consists of three school psychologists. The school psychologists are school based, but will meet monthly to discuss any concerns and promote professional growth.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Evaluation
Each member of the School Psychology Team conducts comprehensive, individual psycho-educational evaluations to assist in determining student eligibility for exceptional children's services and to assist in formulating instructional goals and strategies. Assessment services may include: informal and formal assessment of academic skills, cognitive and adaptive functioning; physical and social-emotional development and mental health status; and, evaluation of learning environments. In addition to assessment of a student, interviews and observations may be conducted. Comprehensive evaluation services may also include a review of relevant information including academic history, instruction and curriculum.
Consultation
Collaborative consultation services are available with teachers, parents, and administrators designed to help identify, define, and find effective solutions to student learning and behavioral challenges. Possible reasons to request consultation include a need for assistance in academic and behavioral intervention planning and/or progress monitoring, behavior management, functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention planning, and assistance in making referrals to community agencies or professionals.
Specialized Interpretative Support
School Psychologists are uniquely trained to interpret assessment data and to develop and evaluate a range of intervention options. School Psychologists are available to provide these services to students, parents, teachers and administrators in a variety of settings.
Intervention
Team members use a problem-solving approach to improve student success, to utilize research-based interventions for students struggling with academic and behavioral challenges, and to intervene during interpersonal difficulties and crises.
Prevention
School Psychologists are available to assist in developing and implementing prevention programs adopted at the schools they serve.
Research and Planning
Working in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, School Psychologists evaluate the effectiveness of academic and behavior management programs, identify and implement programs and strategies to improve schools, and use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions.