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School Psychologist (IMMEDIATE HIRE)

School Psychologist (IMMEDIATE HIRE)

Focused StaffingWashington, DC, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position : School Psychologist

Rate : Up to $80 / hour

We are looking for an outstanding experienced School Psychologist to join our school.The School Psychologist will support students and families, empower teachers, and serve as a critical partner in ensuring that students have the services they need to be successful both academically and socially / emotionally.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • 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
  • Conduct psycho-educational evaluations and FBAs reports
  • Work with another School Psychologist to provide individual and group services to students - including therapeutic counseling services - that emphasize improved academic and social-emotional outcomes
  • Develop, monitor, review and modify behavior intervention plans
  • Identify students in need of counseling and social services
  • In collaboration with school’s instructional leadership, provide teachers behavioral and academic strategy support, resources, and professional development
  • Collaborate with teachers, Vice Presidents of Special Education, and instructional leadership to coordinate special services to students with IEPs
  • Collaborate with school-based teams to improve student success by providing comprehensive support, with a focus on assisting the attendance team, Response to Intervention (RTI) team, and wellness teams in fostering a positive and thriving school environment

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • You have at least two years of experience, ideally in a school setting.
  • You are deeply committed to students’ social and emotional learning and health.
  • You have experience working in DC, ideally in Ward 8.
  • You want to work closely with your peers in a collaborative instructional setting.
  • You want to work in a feedback-rich culture.
  • You have consistently partnered with families as part of your plan for student success.
  • You have a track record of holding high expectations for yourself and your students.
  • You have NASP / NCSP certification
  • You have a Master’s or Doctoral Degree in school psychology.

    • Focused Staffing Group does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, veteran status, religion, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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