School Psychologist, (Open-End)

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assist all school personnel in improving the achievement, social/emotional well-being, and college/career readiness of all children. Administer and interpret current psychoeducational evaluation instruments according to best practices in school psychology. Analyze, integrate, and interpret data from multiple sources and use the data to inform individuals and groups of systems-level decisions within a problem-solving framework. Share student performance and other assessment data to stakeholders (students, teachers, parents, administrators, school teams) in a way that is understandable and relevant. Assist teams in identifying evidence-based interventions targeting specific skill and performance deficits. Provide direct support and interventions to students with emotional/behavioral difficulties or social deficits. Consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies; work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies; and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. Consult with District and school leadership teams to identify instructional programs that are resulting in improved outcomes for large groups of students and those that are not resulting in improved outcomes. Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide. Any job-related job duties as assigned. Revised: 07/25/2024

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in School Psychology, Educational Psychology or closely related field with additional graduate work in education and psychology, equivalent of a Master’s degree plus thirty (30) semester hours.
State certification or licensure as a School Psychologist or eligibility for certification or licensure if not currently held.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment, including basic legal protections for students with disabilities.
Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree from an accredited institution with a specialization in School Psychology.
National Certification as a School Psychologist (NCSP) from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy qualification.

Responsibilities

Assist all school personnel in improving the achievement, social/emotional well-being, and college/career readiness of all children.
Administer and interpret current psychoeducational evaluation instruments according to best practices in school psychology.
Analyze, integrate, and interpret data from multiple sources and use the data to inform individuals and groups of systems-level decisions within a problem-solving framework.
Share student performance and other assessment data to stakeholders (students, teachers, parents, administrators, school teams) in a way that is understandable and relevant.
Assist teams in identifying evidence-based interventions targeting specific skill and performance deficits.
Provide direct support and interventions to students with emotional/behavioral difficulties or social deficits.
Consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies; work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies; and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services.
Consult with District and school leadership teams to identify instructional programs that are resulting in improved outcomes for large groups of students and those that are not resulting in improved outcomes.
Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
Any job-related job duties as assigned.