School Psychologist - Hawaii District-East Special Education/Special Services

Teach In Hawaii • Hilo, HI

201d • $5,918 - $7,198

About The Position

This posting is being used to fill School Psychologist positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Hawaii District as needed and assigned by the Hawaii District-East Special Education/Special Services. Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. School Psychologist, SR-24: $5,918.00 - $7,198.00.

Requirements

• A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in school psychology; and a 1200-hour internship of which 600 hours must have been in an elementary, middle or secondary school setting.
• A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in educational psychology, counseling psychology or closely related field in a psychology profession that included graduate courses in human learning and development, psycho-educational assessment, individual differences, remedial and special education, principles of legal and ethical issues in the field of education or psychology, statistics, research methodology; and a 1200-hour internship of which 600 hours must have been in an elementary, middle or secondary school setting.
• Current school psychologist license or certification issued by another State.
• Current Nationally Certified School Psychologist certification from the National Association of School Psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational personnel, parents and families with school psycho-educational services designed to enhance the mental health, behavioral, personality, social competency, academic or educational status of students.
• Design and develop procedures that promote psychological well-being and facilitate learning for students.
• Plan skill-enhancing activities for others regarding issues of human learning, development and behavior.
• Develop collaborative relationships with school personnel for provision of psycho-educational services and program evaluation purposes.
• Consult and collaborate with parents, students and school personnel in the development of services for students' educational or mental health related services.
• Advise school personnel on matters related to behavioral/social/emotional concerns of students.
• Counsel families on psychological and behavioral needs of students in collaboration with school counselors or other professionals.
• Participate in planning and implementation of crisis intervention services as appropriate.
• Advise school personnel on appropriate selection and use of psycho-educational instruments to test special needs students.
• Plan, coordinate and/or arrange for in-service training for school personnel.
• Monitor the identification and evaluation components for students with special needs as required by State and federal rules and regulations.
• Advise school staff on individual and group assessment procedures.
• Advise school personnel on the implementation of systems of accountability and outcome evaluation for interventions and other services provided in schools.
• Conduct school needs surveys and screen groups of students for school failure and adjustment problems.
• Assist school administration in the assessment of program effectiveness and preparation of data and materials for due process proceedings.
• May provide technical/clinical consultation to psychological examiners, behavioral counselors, social worker/human service professional or other professionals.
• May represent the department in administrative or court hearings.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Employees earn 21 days of vacation per year.
• Employees earn 21 days of sick leave per year.
• The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.
• The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program.
• The State offers employees a tax deferred retirement investment program.
• Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness.
• The State contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree