School Psychologist - Preschool Evaluation Team

Wake County Public School System • Cary, NC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Preschool Evaluation Team School Psychologist provides evaluation and consultation services as part of a multidisciplinary evaluation team in Preschool Programs. The role consults with school system staff, families, community members, private agencies, and others about students’ cognitive, academic, social, and behavioral performance and needs. It conducts assessments to provide information about children’s developmental needs and, when required, administers comprehensive psychoeducational assessments and prepares written reports addressing suspected disabilities. Assessments may include records review, stakeholder interviews, student observations, and direct testing.

The position promotes a respectful environment for diverse populations and applies knowledge of school environments, child development, curriculum, and instruction to support student achievement. It also provides professional development, participates in professional learning, and engages in growth linked to professional goals and district or school improvement plans. The role is based at Crossroads II, Project Enlightenment, River Oaks Annex, Shaw, and Early Learning Center-Memory Road, with a hybrid telework workweek available. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Advanced sixth-year level degree in School Psychology.
• Experience in assessment of preschool children.
• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license in School Psychology.
• Considerable knowledge of the National Association of School Psychologists’ Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services and the NC Professional School Psychology Standards.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
• Knowledge of state and federal policies and regulations related to special education.
• Knowledge of formal and informal student assessment measures for considering all areas of suspected disabilities.
• Knowledge of school environments, child development, and curriculum and instruction.
• Effective consultation, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form using varied techniques and tools to ensure information flow, collaboration, and feedback.
• Ability to reflect on practice and engage in continuous improvement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, mental health professionals, and external agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience evaluating characteristics of Autism and other developmental delays in young children aged 2–5.
• North Carolina Traumatic Brain Injury Certification.
• Training in or experience with Trans-disciplinary Play Based Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Consult with school system staff, families, community members, private agencies, and others individually or in team meetings regarding students’ cognitive, academic, social, and behavioral performance and needs.
• Conduct assessments as needed to provide data and understanding regarding a child’s developmental needs.
• Administer comprehensive psychoeducational assessments and provide written reports addressing areas of suspected disability when required, including records review, stakeholder interviews, student observations, and direct testing.
• Promote a respectful environment for diverse populations and use knowledge of school environments, child development, curriculum, and instruction to improve student achievement.
• Provide professional development to stakeholders on pertinent topics.
• Participate in professional learning activities.
• Engage in professional growth linked to professional goals and district or school improvement plans and strategic plans.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level