School Psychologist 11-month - Bel Air, United States - Harford County Public Schools

Harford County Public Schools
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Bel Air, United States

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Description

To provide a full continuum of psychological services to students, families/caregivers, and professional staff; to prevent or remediate academic, emotional, or behavior problems.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

  • Provides consultation to parents/caregivers, school staff, and community providers regarding the mental health, behavioral, and instructional needs of students.
  • Collaborates with school staff in planning and developing schoolwide programs and initiatives to address or prevent behavioral or academic problems; followsup to monitor effectiveness and adjust strategies as necessary.
  • Conducts comprehensive psychological assessments of referred students, including cognitive, socialemotional, behavioral, adaptive, and academic functioning.
  • Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments and develops academic and behavioral support plans where necessary.
  • Conducts threat assessments of students who present possible threats of harm towards themselves, others, or property.
  • Conducts assessments of student eligibility for the Autism waiver.
  • Prepares diagnostic reports analyzing student learning and behavior problems, interprets assessment information to parents/caregivers and staff, and makes recommendations for appropriate remedial or therapeutic support.
  • Participates in schoolbased team conferences as appropriate, e.g., Student Services Team, Section 504, IEP, manifestation determination.
  • Provides consultation for and/or conducts direct and indirect interventions to facilitate the functioning of individuals, groups, and/or programs.
  • Provides necessary counseling and other related services to students with disabilities according to their Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or 504 plans; counsels other students as necessary.
  • Provides crisis intervention assistance when needed, including service as a member of the countywide Trauma Response Team.
  • Participates in ongoing professional development designed to enhance and increase professional skills as a school psychologist.
  • Plans and conducts staff development and parent/caregiver education training sessions throughout the school year regarding issues of human learning, development, mental health, and behavior.
  • Conducts summer assessments of referred students; participates in summer IEP/5014 Team meetings as necessary.
  • Provides counseling and other related services during the summer months as necessary, according to IEP or Extended School Year (ESY) service plans.
  • Participates in curriculum/best practice development activities and helps coordinate Professional Learning Community (PLC) activities during the school year.
  • Plans and participates in orientation/mentoring and peer supervision programs for new staff.
  • Performs other workrelated duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must hold or be eligible for a Standard Professional Certificate I with school psychologist endorsement.
  • Excellent oral/written and interpersonal communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Pay:
$68, $120,037.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

  • Bel Air, MD: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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