School Psychologist

Position

Position: School Psychologist

About the Role

Excellent School Psychologists make excellent schools. The School Psychologist supports academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs through comprehensive psychological services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to determine students' eligibility for special education and related services, interpret assessment data, and develop recommendations that support IEPs and student success.
• Develop and implement evidence-based behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health interventions, including FBAs and BIPs, aligned with student needs and district expectations.
• Provide consultation and collaborative support to teachers, families, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams to address students' academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs and promote positive educational outcomes.
• Participate as an active member of multidisciplinary teams and IEP meetings by interpreting assessment results, developing appropriate recommendations, and supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized educational programming.
• Regularly collect, analyze, and interpret academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and intervention data to monitor student progress, inform problem-solving, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and support data-driven educational decision making.
• Lead and support the implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) by collaborating with school teams to identify student needs, develop and monitor interventions, evaluate outcomes, and promote equitable access to academic and behavioral supports.
• Promote positive school climate, student wellness, and mental health through prevention activities, crisis response, consultation, and professional learning that strengthen students' social-emotional and behavioral success.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit comprehensive psychological evaluations, documentation, and required reports in accordance with federal, state, district, and professional standards while adhering to established timelines.
• Communicate regularly and proactively with families regarding student progress, IEP implementation and behavioral supports, and participate in IEP meetings, eligibility determinations, and other required meetings and/or conferences.
• Administer appropriate and required informal and formal assessments based on student needs, State Regulations, and district expectations, including IEP Progress monitoring.
• Plan and deliver professional development for staff to build capacity in supporting student success through occupational therapy practices, including strategies that address fine motor development, sensory processing, self-regulation, and functional participation in classroom routines.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative and professional relationship with peers, support staff, teachers, parents, administration, agency staff and school district staff.
• Comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and policies: accurately complete required paperwork within designated timelines, utilize district resources (i.e Employee Handbook, District website, Collaborative Agreement, Professional Code of Conduct, Administrative procedures, School District Board Policies, etc.) to maintain professionalism and avoid noncompliance, and cooperate with compliance monitoring and dispute resolution activities.
• Attend professional development programs, mandated training, and self-selected workshops/conferences, courses, etc.
• Maintain current certifications (including clock hours via DEEDS), stay current on evidence based instructional strategies and technology and actively engage in required and self- selected professional learning.
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the building principal and/or supervisor.

Requirements

• Must be eligible or hold valid License as a State of Delaware School Psychologist
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Protection Registry in the State of Delaware
• Successful completion of required Praxis II tests and internship placement
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration and the general public
• Show evidence of knowledge regarding evidence and research-based strategies known to be effective in promoting student learning and achievement for students
• Demonstrate sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groups
• Proficient in Technology, such as Microsoft and Google Applications, Classlink, Schoology, Infinite Campus, Q-Interactive, etc.
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to perform job related tasks
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position
• Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of their students

Qualifications

• Commensurate with experience

Skills

• Commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website

Pay

• Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website

Schedule

• Work Year: 10 months