Interviewing for 24/25 School Year

Pre-School & High School

Public School

7:00am-3:30pm

The School Psychologist works to support students through avariety of mental health and developmental issues and aid in qualifyingstudents for additional support services. The School Psychologist is responsible for providing on-sitepsychological services to students under the jurisdiction of the state anddistrict.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Completes multi-factored evaluations (initial andre-evaluations) in compliance with state regulations within a designated timeframe

Conducts pre-referral consultation/intervention.

Monitors students response to curriculum modifications

Serves as an instructional intervention specialist who plansintervention and individual education

Performs Psycho-educational assessments

Consults individually, or in groups, with students and/orparents or other personnel on matters relating to the education and mentalhealth of the students to ensure the development and provision of the mostappropriate education program

Participates in on-going training/in-servicing related jobduties.

Consults with teachers and other team members on an ongoingbasis

Serves as a technical assistant for the support ofimplementation of RTI in the assigned schools (if applicable)

Conducts an evaluation of each student assigned which shallinclude, but not limited to:

Conducting pre-diagnostic meetings in order to determinescope and sequence of needed evaluations

Interviewing the student o Observing classroombehaviors

Consulting the students parents and teacher(s)

Reviewing the students academic history and currenteducational functioning

Conducts psycho-educational evaluations of the childslearning process and level of educational achievement

Administers specialized evaluations specific to the natureof the childs problems

Conducts Functional Behavior Analysis for student, if required

Helps create Behavior Intervention Plan for student, ifrequired (consultation with team members required)

Attends pre-referral and screening team meetings inbuildings assigned

Enters information regarding the psycho-educational evaluationon CRT at least 24 hours prior to the extended IEP team meeting (as applicableper client/state requirement)

Participates in the extended IEP team meetings and othersuch procedures as necessary, including manifestation determination review meetings

As part of the team, determines the nature of a childsproblems through a full case study evaluation

Attends PAEC meetings, completing psychological evaluationreports, and scheduling/chairing prediagnostic meetings (PDMs)

Participates in other duties based on the needs of studentsand programs. These may include teacher in-service, counseling, screening ofstudents (preschool, etc.), parent groups, supervision of interns, research ofongoing programs, and development of new programs

Maintains client information in a secure and confidentialmanner consistent with client and local procedures, as well as guidelines setforth by the State and State Board of Psychology

Minimum Requirements:

Must maintain current State licensures and/or certificationsin state of assignment

Experience in pediatric and adolescent population ispreferred

Masters degree in psychology preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.