School Psychologist

National Association of School; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anthem BC/BS

Sick leave

Continuing education benefits

Job summary

Mount Desert Island Regional School System, AOS 91 in Maine is seeking a School Psychologist for PK-12, full-time across multiple schools. The role focuses on evaluating students, guiding behavioral supports, and collaborating with staff to enhance student outcomes.

The position requires Maine Certification 093 and offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $117,000, with daytime hours and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply to join a district committed to student well-being.

Qualifications

• Maine State Certification 093 required.

Responsibilities

• Administer psychological evaluations (cognitive, behavioral, adaptive, functional) as required by Maine DOE Reg. 101.
• Supervise student programming with a strong behavioral component.
• Provide supervision/coaching of staff in behavior plan implementation and data collection (CPS).
• Develop and facilitate in-service workshops on social, emotional, behavioral needs (trauma-informed practices).
• Suggest interventions to meet students’ needs for better educational outcomes.
• Consult with staff on student-related educational programming.
• Provide observations, behavior plans, data analysis and FBA as needed.
• Develop and monitor crisis plans for individual students.
• Complete Threat and Risk Assessments and provide recommendations.
• Participate in student assistance teams and crisis teams addressing mental health and behavior.
• Coordinate with School Social Workers, Guidance Counselors, and behavior coaches.
• Monitor effectiveness of social/emotional interventions.

Skills

Behavior assessment

Staff collaboration

Education

Maine State Certification 093

Job description

Mount Desert Island Regional School System, AOS 91

School Psychologist -- PK-12, Full-time position serving multiple schools

Pay range: $90,000 - $117,000 based on verified experience

Maine State Certification 093 required

• Administer psychological evaluations as required to include cognitive, behavioral, adaptive and functional measurements to meet the requirements set forth in the Maine Department of Education Regulations Chapter 101
• Provide supervision of student programming when entails a strong behavioral component
• Provide supervision and ongoing coaching of staff in the area of behavior plan implementation and data collection including Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS)
• Develop and facilitate in-service workshops and training for staff relating to social, emotional, behavioral needs of children and adolescents (i.e. trauma informed school practices)
• Suggest changes or interventions in the behavior of students, teachers, parents, administrators, etc. to better meet students’ needs
• Provide consultation to staff on students to assist in educational programming
• Provide observations, behavior plans, data analysis, data collection and Functional Behavioral Assessments as needed to identified students
• Provide observations, behavior plans, Threat and Risk Assessments and Functional Behavioral Assessment as needed
• Develop and monitor crisis plans for individual students as needed
• Complete Threat and Risk Assessments and provide recommendations on students referred through the Threat and Risk Assessment Process. Help teams follow through with recommendations and programming as needed
• Act as a member of student assistance teams, crisis team and other teams addressing mental health and behavioral needs of students
• Consult with and coordinate School Social Workers, Guidance Counselors, and building based Behavior coaches/coordinators
• Monitor the effectiveness of social/emotional interventions to address school based behavioral goals

Located on beautiful Mount Desert Island surrounded by Acadia National Park!

Enjoy predictable daytime hours leaving your weekends and holidays free

Benefits

• MDIRSS AOS 91 offers a complete and competitive salary and benefit package including Anthem BC/BS, sick leave, and continuing education benefits.

Please contact Melissa Beckwith, Director of Special Services, with questions regarding the position. [e-mail] / 207-288-5049

Accepting applications until a suitable candidate is found.

Equal Opportunity Employer