Psychologist

Young World Physical Education; Eastern (KY); On-site; USD 57,493 - 70,269; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Psychologist in Eastern Kentucky to provide individual and group psychological services. The role involves consulting with educators, developing IEPs for exceptional children, and conducting assessments.

Candidates must hold a valid administrative certification and an MS degree in psychology. Preferred candidates will have experience working with children in a therapy or clinical setting. The position is full-time, with a competitive salary of $63,881.40 per year.

Qualifications

• Certified psychologists with valid administrative certification.
• Successful experience working with school-aged children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group services for psychological support.
• Consults with administrators and teachers on testing and identification.
• Assists in development of IEPs for exceptional children.

Skills

Certification from Kentucky Department of Education

Experience in therapy/clinical field with school-aged children

Consultation and assessment skills

Education

MS degree in psychology

Job description

Psychologist

Starting Date: Immediately

Qualifications

• Certified psychologists with valid administrative certification as determined by the Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Educator Licensure and Quality.

• MS degree in psychology with autonomous functioning for classified positions.

• Successful experience working in a therapy/clinical field with school‑aged children preferred.

Job Goal

Provides individual and group services as needed and assists with developing and evaluating programs and procedures for psychological services.

Terms of Employment

Salary and terms of employment according to the approved salary schedules.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the district evaluation plan.

Performance Responsibilities

• Consults with administrators, teachers and parents in the use of tests for identification of exceptional children.
• Provides consultation to Administrative Admissions and Release Committee.
• Provides psychological and/or educational assessments.
• Consults with and trains classroom teachers in meeting the needs and management of students.
• Assists teachers and ARC’s in development of IEP that meets the needs of exceptional children in terms of social, educational and psychological development and needs.
• Provides consultation to teachers in developing behavioral management programs for students with special emotional or behavioral problems.
• Assists with planning/implementation of professional development for principals/teachers/aides/parents.
• Directs the testing program in accordance with the Educational Improvement Act.
• Implements individual action plans supporting district goals and priorities of both short and long range planning.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $63,881.40 Per Year