School Psychologist

Duval County Public Schools•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Psychologist provides comprehensive psychological services to students experiencing learning, behavior, and emotional difficulties, as well as for students exhibiting high-level abilities and talents. This role involves participating in school-based problem-solving and decision-making teams to design prevention and intervention strategies. Additionally, the School Psychologist delivers in-service training to both district and school-based staff.

Requirements

Specialist degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Completion of 1200 hour internship in School Psychology.
Florida Department of Education Certification as a Specialist in School Psychology.
Knowledge of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Subpart D
Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA)
Knowledge of test administration and interpretation
Knowledge of behavioral assessment procedures
Knowledge of general child development
Knowledge of Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to General Education and Exceptional Student Education services and eligibility requirements
Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong time management skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to write comprehensive evaluation reports that include prescriptive remediation strategies
Ability to design intervention programs
Ability to conduct data analysis
Ability to monitor progress
Ability to apply standard procedures for counseling
Ability to perform crisis intervention
Ability to deliver consultative support services
Ability to lead multidisciplinary team meetings
Ability to work with students, parents, teachers, school administrators and professionals from community agencies
Ability to use scoring software
Ability to coordinate multiple projects at one time
Ability to organize and conduct in-service training and professional growth activities
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Ability to facilitate meetings effectively
Ability to implement continuous improvement processes
Ability to collaborate with parents, teachers, and school staff

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive assessment services to students with learning and behavioral concerns.
Identifies prescriptive remedial recommendations to support student growth and development.
Interprets results of assessments to parents, teachers, and other members of school-based multidisciplinary teams.
Prepares written reports of evaluation and recommendations.
Participates as a cooperative member of school-based multidisciplinary teams.
Provides individual and group counseling activities with students for the purpose of facilitation of personal, social, emotional, and academic growth.
Supports crisis intervention services to students encountering severe emotional distress.
Serves as a resource consultant on behavioral management, developmental processes and mental health needs of students.
Provides in-service training to the community and school personnel regarding psychological services and needs of students.
Provides information and training sessions to parents regarding cognitive, emotional, and behavioral child development.
Performs other duties as assigned.