Psychologist

Focus School Software LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus School Software LLC is seeking a School Psychologist to provide comprehensive mental health services within Florida schools. Responsibilities include evaluations, reporting, data analysis, and collaboration with educators and families.

The role supports RtI/FBA processes, crisis intervention when needed, and professional development for staff. Hours are 7.5 per day, 11 months, with salary supplements.

Qualifications

• Specialist or higher degree in School Psychology.
• Florida certification as School Psychologist.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License or able to obtain within 30 days.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with school/district staff.
• Knowledge of ESE laws and assessment issues.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychological evaluations and re-evaluations per IDEA and State Board Rules.
• Prepare written psychological reports and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Communicate Problem Solving/RtI and FBA processes to educators and parents.
• Actively participate on PSTs.
• Assist in data collection, graphing, and analysis for progress monitoring.
• Support and coach teachers in evidence-based interventions and BIP/FBA.
• Provide counseling and mental health supports to students.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Collaboration

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Tech proficiency

Education

Specialist or higher degree in School Psychology

Florida School Psychologist certification

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Job description

POSITION GOAL

To provide comprehensive and exemplary School Psychological Services to students, educators, and parents. The Mental Health Response and Intervention School Psychologist will provide on-site evidence-based mental health/behavioral intervention to children, adolescents, and family members to include screenings, evaluations, treatment plan development, and intervention. This therapeutic intervention will remove/reduce emotional barriers and enhance students’ social and emotional skills thereby improving home and school functioning which will ultimately improve academic, behavioral, and social-emotional student outcomes.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities

1. 1. *Complete comprehensive psychological evaluations and re-evaluations as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and State Board Rules in a timely manner.
2. 2. *Complete written psychological reports in a timely manner and communicate results to stakeholders to inform instruction and to assist in determining appropriate educational programming.
3. 3. *Effectively communicate critical components of Problem Solving/Response to intervention (RtI) and Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) processes to educators and parents.
4. 4. *Actively participate on schools’ Problem Solving Teams (PST).
5. 5. *Assist in the collection, graphing, and analysis of academic and behavioral data used for problem analysis and progress monitoring necessary to inform instruction.
6. 6. *Assist and coach teachers and intervention providers in the identification of research-based school-wide, class-wide and individual academic and behavioral interventions to improve outcomes and fidelity.
7. 7. *Support school teams in the Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)/Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) process.
8. 8. *Provide professional development/training to educators, parents, and community members when requested.
9. 9. *Provide individual and/or group behavioral and mental health supports to students, including social skills training and counseling.
10. 10. *Provide Counseling as a Related Service to eligible students in ESE programs.
11. 11. *Assist with school reform efforts through involvement with School Improvement Teams and data analysis meetings.
12. 12. *Attend meetings to support school and district needs including PST meetings, staffings, re-evaluation meetings and staff meetings.
13. 13. *Support schools in identifying students eligible for educational accommodations under Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act.
14. 14. *Participate on crisis intervention teams and threat response teams.
15. 15. *Refer students and families to outside agencies as appropriate.
16. 16. *Analyze data, when requested to determine program effectiveness.
17. 17. *Support the implementation of Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS).
18. 18. *Remain knowledgeable of district, state and federal laws and policies affecting the practices of School Psychologists and the students that they serve in order to appropriately consult with school faculty, parents and the community.
19. 19. *Participate in professional development and maintain knowledge of federal, state and district policies, guidelines, and best practices related to ESE, data analysis, problem solving/RtI, mental health and other relevant areas.
20. 20. *Provide all activities appropriate for School Psychologists in a professional, ethical manner consistent with best practices as dictated by the Florida Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Psychologists.
21. 21. *Maintain accurate records, statistics, and reports for effective communication, documentation, accountability and program evaluations.
22. 22. *Follow all district policies and procedures, including those identified in the Volusia County Schools Equity Plan.
23. 23. *Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator, School Psychological Services.

*Denotes essential job function/ADA

Mental Health Response and Intervention Responsibilities

1. 24. Conduct mental health screening and threat assessment on referred students.
2. 25. Develop mental health treatment plans and recovery services for students and their families.
3. 26. Perform ongoing and regular case review of case treatment to ensure implementation intervention and progress towards treatment goals and objectives.
4. 27. *Provide Youth Mental Health First Aid training and other relevant professional development/training to educators, parents, and community members when requested.
5. 28. *Provide individual and/or group behavioral and mental health supports to students and families, including social skills training and counseling.
6. 29. *Provide crisis prevention and intervention when needed.
7. 30. Coordinate Plans of Care (POC) with all appropriate stakeholders ensuring reintegration and transition of services for students going to or coming from alternative settings or outside agencies.
8. 31. *Refer students and families to community agencies as appropriate.
9. 32. *Provide consultation as well as in-service trainings to educators, parents, or community partners as requested.

Position Summary

Position Code: 264300062

Grade level(s): na

School/Site: na

Hours: 7.5

Months: 11

Required Qualifications/Certifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Specialist’s or higher degree in School Psychology, or appropriate credentials based on Florida Department of Education requirements for School Psychologists
• Hold or eligible to hold professional certification as a School Psychologist through Florida Department of Education
• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver’s License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Strong skills in planning, organization, task completion and decision-making
• Demonstrateds ability to collaborate with school-based and district staff, students and parents on professional, technical and general areas of School Psychology
• Demonstrates competence in the techniques to analyze the needs and potential of individuals
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with professionals, school community, parents, and service agency personnel to accomplish the required tasks
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in handling problem situations with competence in human and interpersonal relations skills
• Demonstrates knowledge within the area of specialization to a degree consistent with the educator’s professional preparation
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state laws and policies related to Exceptional Student Education(ESE) and assessment issues
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to exhibit appropriate control of emotions
• Ability to effectively and efficiently use the tools of technology

REPORTS TO Coordinator, School Psychological Services
SUPERVISES Not Applicable

Salary Info

11 Month:

Base Salary: $55,103 - $56,603

Psychologist Supplement: $10,166 to $13,566

Advanced Degree Supplement if eligible: $3,3961 to $7,314

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