Sch Psychologist (11-mo)

Polkschoolsfl; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package: medical, dental

Vision and life insurance

No-cost employee health clinics

Paid holidays and leave time

Flexible work options for some roles

Professional growth and mentoring

Job summary

Polk County Schools is seeking a qualified School Psychologist to provide comprehensive psychological services for students, families, and staff at the Bartow area campus. The role involves consultation, assessment, counseling, and collaboration with Child Study Teams, with emphasis on ethical practice and evidence-based interventions.

The position requires a Master's Degree in School Psychology and Florida certification as a specialist, plus NASP-aligned internship.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Psychology from an accredited college or university and Florida certification as a specialist in school psychology.
• One year's internship in accordance with NASP standards.
• Experience as a school psychologist is desirable; preference for graduates from accredited school psychology programs.

Responsibilities

• Consults with parents, students, outside agencies and school personnel, including Child Study Team discussions.
• Provides inservice education to school staff and parent/community groups.
• Attends staffings and case conferences and discusses results with families and educators.
• Adheres to NASP and Florida psychology ethics; performs duties as directed by administrators.
• Maintains documentation for services provided, including insurance/Medicaid claims whenever applicable.

Skills

Consultation

Assessment

Interventions

Counseling

Measurement

Program planning

Communication

Bilingual

Education

Master's Degree in School Psychology

Florida Specialist in School Psychology certification

Internship (NASP standards)

Job description

Job Location: Gibbons Street PreK Center

Job Location (Short): Bartow, FL, USA, 33830

Status: Open

Posting End Date:

Salary Grade: Teacher

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to provide comprehensive psychological services to public school students, school personnel, and parents in Polk County.

Essential Functions of this Job

Consults and counsels with parents, students, outside agencies, and school personnel to include consultation with guidance committees in Child Study Team activities. Provides inservice education to school-based personnel, district office staff, and parent and community groups. Attends staffings and case conferences for discussion of results with referred students, parents, teachers, other school personnel, and related agencies. Performs professional duties in accordance with the ethics set forth by the National Association of School Psychologists and the Florida Association of School Psychologists. Carries out other necessary assignments as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services, and Director of Prevention Programsand ; Services. Serves as cooperative member of the Prevention Programsand ; Services staff in activities that are related to the total program in individual schools, the areas, and the district. Serves on Crisis Intervention Team as needed. File and retain all documantation related to all services provided to students including, but not limited to, any insurance or Medicaid claims.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Master's Degree and Florida certification as a specialist in school psychology. One year's internship in accordance with the standards of the National Association of School Psychologists. Experience as a school psychologist desirable. Preference given to applicants holding a degree from an accredited school psychology training program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of consultation, psychological and psycho educational assessment, academic and behavioral interventions, counseling, measurement and research, and program planning/evaluation; effective oral and written communication; ability to make sound professional decisions. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires sitting, standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with students, internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. May require working outdoors as well, with exposure to outdoor elements including weather changes, foliage, insects, etc. Requires sitting, standing and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds.

No matter your role, you’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to student success and employee well-being.

Looking for perks? We've got you covered.

• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• No-cost employee health clinics
• Paid holidays and leave time
• Flexible work options for some roles
• Professional growth and development
• Access to mentoring and support networks

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