School Psychologist

SSWAA; Baltimore (MD); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 119.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

FMLA

Descripción de la vacante

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking a School Psychologist, bilingual in Spanish, to provide assessment, consultation and intervention services for students with learning, behavioral and mental health needs.

You will collaborate with staff, families and community partners to develop behavior plans, participate in 504/IEP processes, and deliver evidence-based interventions in a compliant school setting.

Formación

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field and completion of a 1200-hour internship in school psychology.
• Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Psychologist endorsement or equivalent licensure.
• Experience applying 504/IDEA processes and school-based supports is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide psychological consultation to staff and parents and direct assessment and intervention for students.
• Develop behavior and academic interventions; participate in 504/IEP processes.
• Conduct cognitive, behavioral, adaptive, social and emotional assessments as needed.

Conocimientos

School psychology

Consultation

Assessment

Educación

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

1200-hour school psychology internship

Maryland Educator Professional Certificate – School Psychologist endorsement

Descripción del empleo

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE

School Psychologist, Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish)

SCHEDULE

Full Time and Part Time positions available

REPORTS TO

Coordinator, Psychological Services

DEFINITION

Provides psychological consultation to school staff and parents, and psychological consultation, assessment, and intervention services to students to address learning, behavioral and mental health needs in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and The Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Develops school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports through school-based problem-solving teams, including behavior teams and student support teams.
• Develops academic and behavioral interventions for students with targeted and intensive needs through student support teams.
• Identifies conditions and impairments and participates in the determination of student eligibility for disabilities and accommodations under Section 504 through student support teams; participates in the development and review of 504 accommodations through student support teams.
• Collaborates with school staff to develop student behavior plans, conduct functional behavioral assessments, and develop behavior intervention plans for students with targeted and intensive needs through student support teams and Individual Education Program (IEP) teams.
• Conducts psychological assessments of cognitive, behavioral, adaptive, social, emotional, and academic functioning for students suspected of disabilities and in need of accommodations and services as needed under Section 504 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Identifies conditions and impairments and participates in the determination of student eligibility for disabilities and services under the IDEA through IEP teams; participates in the development and review of IEP goals, objectives, and services through IEP teams.
• Plans for students with special needs involving cultural and linguistic diversity, sensory deficits, neuropsychological issues, communication, social skills, and emotional conditions.
• Provides behavioral and mental health services for students with educational needs including psychological counseling, crisis response, threat assessment/management, traumatic loss support, and consultation with school staff, parents, independent providers, and community agencies.
• Provides professional learning and training to school staff and parents to support high academic achievement and positive behavior in schools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree, an advanced graduate specialist’s degree or certificate, and/or doctoral degree in psychology, education or human development; completion of a 1200-hour internship in school psychology, or its equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Psychologist endorsement.

OR

Education, training, and experience as required by the Maryland Pathway to Initial Licensure for School Psychologist.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work of this position is performed in school and office environments. Work includes physical activities such as the carrying and lifting of psychological assessment instruments. Work requires the ability to move throughout the schools. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and travel to school and office sites throughout the system.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees may be required to occasionally work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Persons in this position classification that hold a clinical license will be required to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number with the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and enroll as a Maryland Medicaid Provider through the Maryland Department of Health’s Provider Revalidation and Enrollment Portal (ePREP).

GRADE

TABCO 10-month pay scale

SALARY

$62,252 - $119,000

FLSA

Exempt

RETIREMENT

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.

BENEFITS

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees. Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Chloé Duncan, MBA, IPMA-SCP

6901 Charles Street, E Building

Towson, Maryland 21204

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