What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Pine Health, LLC?
Job description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated School Psychologist to join our team for the upcoming 26/27 school year. The School Psychologist will provide a full range of school psychological services to children, including screening and assessment, designing remedial educational programs, individual and group counseling with school staff, parents, and outside agencies as appropriate. Functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to determine the student’s eligibility for special services, appropriate programming, and on-going progress.
Responsibilities:
A. Provide individual and group services to children and/or parents that emphasize improved educational performance and/or conduct.
B. Screen and evaluate referred children including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observations, and writing reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for educational program recommendations.
C. Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and the individualized education program (IEP) committee contributing evaluation findings and collaborating on the child’s educational plan.
D. Provide collaborative consultation and documentation of results including assisting basic education staff with suggestions and implementation of RTI, pre-referral intervention strategies, and providing recommendations and modifications to assist basic education staff in working with special education students in the classroom setting.
E. Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the child’s program and any adaptations/materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or at home.
F. Provide direct services through a variety of methods (e.g. classroom presentations, co-teaching in general education settings, in-services to staff/parents, etc.) as needed.
G. Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information. Re-evaluate, as appropriate, to determine extent of progress and effectiveness of therapy.
H. Establish and monitor the necessary caseloads, procedures, and resources to manage school psychologist services to students/staff and work cooperatively to accomplish the goals of the IEP.
I. Supervise assigned para-educators.
J. Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education programs. Participate in activities that promote professional development and use clinical/educational research to enhance therapy services
Qualifications:
- Master's or Doctoral degree in School Psychology or related field
- Level C license
- Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Experience working with children and adolescents in an educational setting
- School based leadership experience
- Knowledge of diagnostic evaluation techniques and assessment tools
- Familiarity with special education laws and procedures
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff and community
- Ability to work independently and supervise others
- Demonstrated leadership experience in data driven decision-making
- Effective presentation skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Evidence of ability to effectively use technology to perform duties
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. We offer competitive compensation packages including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We also provide immediate sick time accrual. Join our team to make a positive impact on the lives of children and contribute to their academic and social development!
Job Types: Full-time, Contract (part-time also available)
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- Certified School Psychologist (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,400.00 - $3,700.00 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3,400 - $3,700