School Psychologist

About this job

JOB SUMMARYTo enable pupils to derive the fullest benefits from school by promoting their sense of self and by evaluating and working to ameliorate psychological or mental health problems that may interfere with their adjustment to school and the education program offered to them. To meet the needs of exceptional children by providing services as required by state and federal guidelines.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDirect and Indirect Counseling Services1.

Provide individual counseling to students experiencing school-related difficulties2. Provide psychological counseling to parents as needed3. Provide group counseling to students with similar school-related difficulties4.

Provide consultation to parents regarding school-related student difficulties or crises impacting the school5. Maintain contact with service and community agencies to obtain and provide relevant information6. Assist in the comprehensive evaluation of students7. Administer, score, and evaluate standard psychological tests for the purpose of assessing the intellectual, educational, emotional, social, and behavioral characteristics of those students referred

Assisting Students with Special Education Needs1. Assist in the development and implementation of building-wide screening and referral processes2.

Participate in the evaluation, classification, and placement of all pupils with special needs3. Interpret the results of psychological testing and assist in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education plan for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services4. Assist in the placement and programming decisions made by Child Study Teams Perform all duties required as a member of the Child Study Team by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy5.

Provide consultation to special education teachers regarding the instruction and management of students with disabilities6. Provide consultation to regular education teachers regarding the identification, instruction, management, and mainstreaming of students with disabilities7. Provide consultation regarding students without disabilities who are experiencing educational or behavioral difficulties8.

Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the academic progress and educational placement of classified pupils9. Provide interpretation of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy regarding the education of exceptional students10. Assist the Special Services Director in identifying special education needs within the district11. Assist the Director in devising plans for improving special services within the district and implementing changes deemed necessary

Other1. Serve as a case manager as assigned and maintain appropriate case records2.

Serve as a consultant to parents, school personnel, and community groups on child development and mental health topics3. Assist in the development and delivery of in-service programs and parent seminars4. Keep the staff and community informed of the schools' psychological services5.

Observe pupils in classrooms and other school settings6. Cooperate with community health and social welfare agency personnel7. Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications8.

Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education9. Adhere to the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct10. Seek assistance should emergencies arise11.

Represent the school district in a positive manner12. Know and follow school district policy and chain of command13. Perform other duties as assigned

Education required

Applicants must hold proper certification or be eligible to hold proper Idaho Certification.

Benefits

Salary based upon placement on career ladder

PPO or H.S.A. Health Insurance

Delta or Willamette Dental

VSP Vision Insurance

$20,000 Life Insurance Policy

Membership in PERSI (Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho)

1 Sick Leave Day Per Month / 5 Personal Leave Days per Year

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Fruitland School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.