Part time Psychologist

Jefferson Parish School District; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Schools is seeking a School Psychologist to join the HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES team in Harvey, LA. The role provides direct services in schools, including consultation, assessment, and in-service training.

The position is part-time and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in school psychology and active certification, with bilingual abilities plus data-driven collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school psychology required.
• Official certification as a School Psychologist per Bulletin 746.
• Working knowledge of federal/state special education laws and district policies.
• Own transportation for itinerant responsibilities.
• Bilingual abilities to communicate with diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Consult with schools on intervention strategies and referrals.
• Assist data collection for district, state and federal reports.
• Administer, interpret and record psychological tests.
• Coordinate student evaluations and participate in eligibility determinations.
• Lead parent training and provide psycho-educational consultation.

Skills

Master's degree in school psychology

School Psychologist certification

Knowledge of federal/state laws

Own transportation

Bilingual abilities

Education

Master’s degree in school psychology

Louisiana Department of Education School Psychologist certification

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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Position Description:

• Reporting to the Director of Pupil Appraisal in the Student Support Unit, the Psychologist is responsible for providing direct services to local schools, such as consultation concerning intervention strategies, referrals and follow-up, assessment, and in-service.
• Assists the special education department in collecting and compiling data needed for district, state and federal reports, and assists school staff in the development of structured behavioral management programs.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Explains and interprets the assessment program to parents, teachers, principals and school system personnel.
• Administers, interprets, scores and records findings of a variety of psychological tests.
• Procures necessary information pertinent to individual student case studies.
• Coordinates individual student evaluations as assigned or designated and submits within specified timelines.
• Participates in interpreting test results and in planning appropriate programs for individual children.
• Communicates findings and recommendations to parents and appropriate school personnel.
• Makes specific recommendations for placement or for program adaptations relative to the student’s academic, social and emotional functioning.
• Acts as a Psycho-Educational Consultant to schools in developing preventive strategies for children needing special services.
• Organizes and conducts inservice training with school personnel.
• Establishes working relationships with professionals and community agencies.
• Observes students in classroom or on campus behaviors, consulting with teachers regarding professional recommendations and impressions.
• Consults with teachers, parents and appropriate persons regarding the significance of psychological data to the learning and/or behavioral process.
• Leads parent training groups for parents of students with disabilities as appropriate.
• Functions as evaluation coordinator for designated, referred students.
• Participates in special education eligibility determinations when possible.
• Assists in maintaining accurate case records on all children regarding enrollment in the educational assessment program, initial screening and individual evaluation, and other services provided by the School Psychologist in accordance with the requirements of parish, state, and federal laws, regulations, and/or policies.
• Reviews private vendor evaluations, monitors system evaluations, and completes appropriate documentation.
• Assists school personnel in conducting functional behavioral assessments and developing class-wide and individualized behavioral intervention plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Appraisal.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in school psychology or related field.
• Appropriate certification as a School Psychologist as described in Bulletin 746 of the Louisiana Department of Education.
• Working knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations as well as JPPSS policies relevant to special education.
• Provide own transportation for itinerant responsibilities. Desirable Qualifications:
• Three (3) years of successful experience in school psychology.
• Ability to use at least two languages to facilitate learning by students and communication with parents.

Physical Involvement:

• Sitting is required part of each work day.
• Must be able to operate office equipment.
• Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 10 pounds is sometimes required.
• Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations and meeting sites.
• Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations.

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Details

• Job ID: 4687323
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Jun 21, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Job Categories: Student Services > Psychologist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kacey McNally , DIRECTOR PUPIL APPRAISAL
• HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
• Email: [e-mail]