Long-Term Substitute: School Psychologist

School Administrative Unit #9•Conway, NH

11h

About The Position

To promote and facilitate improvement in the quality of life available to the student, family, school and community through competent and ethical application of skills in assessment, counseling, intervention, and consultation.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology, or CAGS or MS in School Psychology
Certification as School Psychologist or Associate School Psychologist by the NH State Board of Education

Responsibilities

Assesses strengths and needs of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic services
Provide timely and useful reports of psychoeducational and psychological assessments
Help identify within the school all types of exceptional children in need of service
Maintain case records on all referred students
Recommend corrective or remedial procedures
Conduct individual and group counseling with children whose diagnosed problems warrant behavioral intervention and social-emotional support
Confer with teachers and parents whenever appropriate
Consult on special education needs of all disability conditions identified under NH State Standards
Attend case conferences when appropriate, and advise on placement of individual students
Serve as consultant on mental health topics for instructors in the school health program
Advise teachers and parents about School Psychology services available
Cooperate with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies
Act as liaison between the school and juvenile court when needed
Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings when needed
Assist with in-service training of school personnel
Participate in national standardization projects with assessment revision samples when appropriate
Keep abreast of new developments in the field by attending professional conferences and maintaining membership in professional associations
Represent the School District favorably