Long-Term Substitute School Psychologist

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Position Summary The school psychologist is responsible for creating a supportive learning environment that fosters academic, social, and emotional growth of students. The teacher plans and implements lessons, assesses student progress, and collaborates with parents, colleagues, and administrators to ensure the success of each child. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Plan, prepare, and implement lesson materials in accordance with district resources and alignment with State standards and Antioch CCSD 34's philosophy and objectivesEmploys a variety of instructional methods/techniques and materials to differentiate learning activities for all studentsPromotes and maintains appropriate student behaviorParticipates on committees to develop and improve instruction and/or other building level goals/initiativesActively pursues continual professional growth and is committed to our vision of making our school a place of excellenceMaintains accurate and complete records involving student information required by law, District policy, and administrative directionComplete case study evaluations and determine eligibility within an MTSS frameworkKnowledge of IEP policy and procedures, competence with IDEA rules/regulationsProblem solving team memberDevelop and implement Tier 1 activities to support literacy developmentMaintain documentation and detailed data for students servedAbility to communicate effectively with parents, staff and administrationAbility to work collaboratively with grade level team and school teamsDemonstration of strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills with colleagues, parents, and administrationDemonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth Qualifications Master Degree in school psychologyProfessional Educator License (PEL) School Psychologist endorsementKnowledge of current educational and instructional methodologies and techniquesKnowledge of theories and practices of child development PHYSICAL DEMANDS The role requires the ability to perform various physical tasks, including standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, lifting, and bending, as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities. The work environment may involve exposure to typical levels of noise and activity associated with a school and on a school bus setting. This overview is not exhaustive of all physical requirements and responsibilities inherent in the role. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT REPORTS TO: Building Administration Benefits Sick leave and personal daysEmployer contributions to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS)HMO insurance and dental benefitsOpportunities for professional development and growth within the district. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary, length of work year and ongoing service shall be determined by the Board of Education. The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the individual assigned to the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities related to the position.