School Psychologist - Wyoming, United States - Godfrey-Lee Public Schools

Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
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Wyoming, United States

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Position Title:
School Psychologist


Department:
Student Services


Reports To:
Director of Student Services / Superintendent


SUMMARY:


The School Psychologist provides a broad array of psychological services including assessment, consultation, prevention, and intervention consistent with best practices and in accordance with policies and regulations of the school board.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. _Other duties may be assigned._

  • Conducts psychological evaluations to assess students' cognitive, social/emotional, and behavioral functioning and their educational needs; writes comprehensive psychological reports and holds parents/guardian conferences to discuss results
  • Extensive knowledge of valid and reliable assessment techniques to assess progress toward academic and behavioral goals, to measure response to intervention, and to revise interventions as necessary
  • Participates as an active member of the Child Study Team to effect schoolbased interventions for general education students; assists children and youth with emotional and behavioral disabilities; attends eligibility meetings to assist in the determination that a student has a disability and needs special education services.
  • Consults and collaborates with school administration, instructional staff, parents, guardians and community agencies regarding the individual behavioral and academic needs of students using evidencebased approaches
  • Assists in the implementation and provides coaching for the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program and provides consultative services using a Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) approach
  • Supports the District vision within a mental health and SEL framework
  • Assists with District SEL and mental health initiatives
  • Works with MTSS Coordinator to analyze data and make data driven decisions
  • Performs other duties and accepts other responsibilities an assigned by the Director of Special Education and the Superintendent of Schools
  • Bilingual Preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises individual or small groups of students


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:


  • Valid State of Michigan School Psychologist Certificate
  • Completion of stateapproved certification preparation program in School Psychology at the Master's level or higher
  • Meet competency requirements as set forth in R of Special Education Rules.
  • Completed one year of successful experience as a school psychologist with direction from a fully approved school psychologist.
  • Strong oral and written communication abilities and productive time management skills
  • Leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators and colleagues
  • Experience working collaboratively with cultural brokers, language interpreters and community liaisons to understand and address the needs of diverse learners
  • Training in Restorative Practices
  • Experience with the implementation of SEL curriculum, screenings, etc.
  • Training in the MTSS process
  • Experience working with teams regarding behavior supports
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Bilingual skills in Spanish strongly preferred

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

  • Knowledge of biological, cultural, developmental, and socialemotional influences on learning, behavior and mental health
  • Promotion of equitable and socially just educational programs and services
  • Application of systemslevel service delivery including schoolwide practice to promote learning, preventive and responsive services and familyschool collaboration services
  • Working collaboratively with other school personnel to create and maintain a multitiered continuum of services to support all students' attainment of academic, social, emotional and behavioral goals
  • Development and maintenance of learning environments that support resilience and academic growth, promote high rates of academic engaging time and reduce negative influences on learning and behavior
  • Promotion of the principles of studentcentered learning to help students develop their individual abilities to be selfregulated learners
  • Design and implementation of universal screening programs to identify students in need of additional instructional and/or behavioral support services, as well as progress monitoring systems to ensure successful learning and school adjustment
  • Utilization of problemsolving framework for addressing the needs of English Learners
  • Assisting administrators, teachers, other school personnel and parents in understanding and adhering to legislation and regulations relevant to general and special
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