K-12 School Psychologist

Virtual Teaching Position

Work From Home

Must Be Available During the Students' Instructional Day : No After-School or Weekend Classes

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST K-12

FLSA STATUS : EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY : The school psychologist delivers school-based psycho-educational services that improve student performance, enhance student educational success, and promote the mental health interests of children and youth. Broad-based services include consultation, support for interventions, assessment and evaluation, professional development, and school improvement activities. The school psychologist is expected to adhere to applicable federal and state laws and regulations (i.e., Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), as well as Proximity Learning Inc. (PLI) policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Using consultation and collaborative problem solving with school personnel and parents to address student learning, behavior, mental health, and social issues.
• Assisting parents with referring the student to appropriate community agencies when needed.
• Working directly with students, educators, and parents in a systematic process of intervention assistance and short-term support services that may focus on academic or behavioral interventions and supports, learning strategies, counseling services, social skills instruction, and other targeted services for support of instruction and intervention.
• Assisting with school-based Response to Instruction (RTI) Team operations, including the development of Individualized Intervention Plans for at-risk students and support for implementation of curriculum-based measurement (CBM) practices for universal screening and progress monitoring.
• Conducting assessments and evaluations in conjunction with teachers, parents, and other related services personnel in relation to student academic performance and achievement, student progress, learning aptitude, social / emotional development, adaptive functioning, and other relevant domains.
• Using eligibility standards (IDEA), PLI procedures, and a variety of assessment techniques to assist the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) in determining student eligibility for special education services or student need for reasonable accommodations.
• Writing comprehensive MDT Evaluation Reports following PLI standards.
• Assisting the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team, as needed, in developing appropriate services for identified special education students.
• Assisting the MDT Team, as needed, in developing reasonable accommodations for identified Section 504 students.
• Promoting and advancing mental health issues relevant to students and families.
• Actively support the functioning of the school-based crisis team to include training and support for implementation of the Suicide Intervention Protocol, Legal 2000 procedures, transition supports for students returning to school from hospitalization, and mental health screenings, as needed.
• Serving in additional capacities, such as conducting professional development activities for school staff members regarding best practices and supporting school improvement activities.
• Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position, as assigned.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS :

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Education and Training :

Master's (MA or MS) or Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a concentration in school psychology.

Licenses and Certifications :

When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement as well as the job description.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

Internet : Consumer-grade WiFi, Wired Internet connection.

Internet Speeds : 15 MBPS Download, 5 MBPS Upload, Check through speedtest.net

Computer : Processor : Single Core 1.5Ghz or Higher, RAM : 4GB or higher, Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10 Mac 2014 or newer, No Chromebooks.

Two Monitors : Laptop Screen + External Monitor (for laptops) Computer Monitor + External Monitor (for desktop computers)

Camera : Webcam or HD webcam HD camera

Audio : Built-in, USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth. One of the following - Combination Headsets or Speakers and a microphone

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

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