School Psychologist

Public School of North Carolina•Wilson, NC

78d

About The Position

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job

Requirements

Master's Degree from and accredited institution in School Psychology
Eligibility for, or recipient of, endorsement as a School Psychologist
Experience working with children and adolescents in a school, clinic, or hospital setting
Comprehensive knowledge of psychological theory and practice including assessment and test theory, diagnostic categories, personality assessment, learning disabilities, statistics, and counseling theories
Comprehensive knowledge of and adherence to legal procedures as contained in local, state and federal policies governing special education, including IDEA, HIPPA and FERPA laws and guidelines
Comprehensive knowledge of and adherence to professional and ethical standards of the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists
Comprehensive knowledge of counseling techniques, behavioral management techniques, classroom instructional interventions and parent training strategies
Considerable knowledge of psychological services that are appropriate for school age children
Considerable knowledge of appropriate action to be taken in emergency situations
Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, methods and developments in the area of school psychological services
General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration
Ability to interpret student behavior, system policies and state procedures
Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for improvements
Ability to use common office machines and current computer-driven work processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop meaningful reports from them
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
Must have or be able to obtain appropriate NC Licensure with NCDPI
Experience with PBIS & MTSS Essential

Responsibilities

Serve on student support teams and special education committees at each school in the district
Conduct individual child evaluations designed to identify strengths and weaknesses that can be used to develop effective interventions
Select, administer, analyze and interpret results of psychological and psycho-educational assessment procedures
Analyze and interpret assessment data using statistical techniques, knowledge of instruments and understanding of disabling conditions
Integrate findings into systematic case formulations and plan for intervention through written reports and oral presentation of results
Provide psychological counseling individually and in groups for students who have behavioral, emotional, and/or academic problems that affect their academic performance or their ability to interact well with others
Consult with school personnel (teachers, administrators, special education staff), parents and outside agencies to identify and develop interventions that address the academic, behavioral, and/or social/emotional needs of students
Conduct or participate in field-based research with students
Develop and implement prevention and early intervention programs
Recommend instructional accommodations for both regular and special education students via 504 Plans, IEPs and MTSS
Present in-service and educational programs to school staff, parents, community agencies, and students that will expand psychological awareness of issues related to children and adolescents and to perform preventative mental health services
Provide teachers and parents with information about appropriate developmental tasks and expectancies in cognitive, social, communication, physical and self-help areas
Make appropriate student referrals to specialists and/or community agencies
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor