What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Protouch Staffing?
Location: Las Vegas & Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Day Shift | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Position Type: 12-Month, In-Person
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced School Psychologist to support the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs of K-12 students. The School Psychologist will work collaboratively with teachers, families, administrators, counselors, and other professionals to evaluate student needs, develop appropriate interventions, and support positive educational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Day Shift | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Position Type: 12-Month, In-Person
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced School Psychologist to support the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs of K-12 students. The School Psychologist will work collaboratively with teachers, families, administrators, counselors, and other professionals to evaluate student needs, develop appropriate interventions, and support positive educational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations assessing cognitive, academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and adaptive functioning.
- Interpret assessment results and prepare clear, comprehensive evaluation reports.
- Participate in special education eligibility determinations, reevaluations, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Participate in IEP and 504 meetings and provide recommendations for appropriate goals, accommodations, and interventions.
- Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and assist with the development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Provide consultation and support related to behavioral, emotional, social, and mental health concerns.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, families, and related service providers to address student needs.
- Provide recommendations and strategies to support student success at school and at home.
- Participate in student support teams, problem-solving meetings, and other multidisciplinary meetings.
- Support crisis prevention and response activities, including critical incident support and threat assessments when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely student records and documentation.
- Ensure services and evaluations are conducted in accordance with IDEA, Section 504, and applicable Nevada regulations.
- Stay current with developments in school psychology, assessment practices, behavioral interventions, and special education requirements.
- Participate in professional development and required training.
- Travel between campuses may occasionally be required.
- Master's degree plus specialist-level training, Ed.S., or Doctoral degree in School Psychology from an accredited institution.
- Valid Nevada School Psychologist License or eligibility to obtain Nevada licensure.
- Knowledge of psychoeducational assessment tools and evaluation procedures.
- Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and special education regulations.
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential.
- Previous K-12 school psychology experience.
- Experience conducting psychoeducational evaluations and FBAs.
- Experience supporting diverse student populations.
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000