School Psychologist

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The School Psychologist will coordinate and implement psychological services, which include academic and behavioral consultation emphasizing the problem-solving model, psychoeducational assessment, individual/group counseling, and crisis intervention. The School Psychologist will work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, parents, and various community agencies to support the educational needs of students.

Requirements

One thousand two hundred (1200) hours internship or equivalent.
Florida Professional Educator Certificate in School Psychology.
Reads, analyzes, and interprets the most complex documents.
Responds effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Writes speeches and makes effective and persuasive speeches on controversial or complex topics to a variety of audiences.
Adds and subtracts two digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s.
Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
Interprets an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deals with several abstract and concrete variables.
Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.
Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
Up to 10 pounds.
Both dominant and non-dominant hand.
Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.
This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations, and/or community organizations throughout the district.

Nice To Haves

Possess knowledge of legal, ethical, and professional issues related to the practice of school psychology.

Responsibilities

Participates actively in problem-solving teams to assist in defining student difficulties, developing interventions, and monitoring response to interventions.
Conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations of referred students in accordance with departmental standards and in compliance with state Department of Education statutes and federal regulations.
Interprets educational data and psychological findings to parents, school personnel, and other professionals during individual conferences and team meetings.
Consults with parents, students, school staff, and other professionals regarding student, class, school or district issues.
Participates in school and district-level meetings as directed by the Supervisor of Psychological Services.
Completes comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and produces written reports utilized for educational planning.
Maintains accurate records regarding service provided.
Participates in the formulation and implementation of in-school intervention programs.
Provides mental health services to students.
Participates in professional development activities to enhance practice.
Provides professional development to other educators and parents to increase their knowledge and skills.
Initiates, participates in, and contributes to the development of a school environment conducive to learning.
Performs any other duties as assigned.