School Psychologist

MePA; 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

Competitive salary

Job summary

Mount Desert Island Regional School System, AOS 91 in Maine is seeking a School Psychologist for PK-12 to join multiple schools as a full-time position. The role focuses on psychological evaluations and student supports.

The position offers a salary range of $90,000-$117,000 based on verified experience, requires Maine State Certification 093, and includes benefits such as Anthem BC/BS, sick leave, and continuing education opportunities. Apply to Melissa Beckwith at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must hold Maine State Certification 093.
• Experience administering cognitive, behavioral, adaptive and functional evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Administer psychological evaluations as required to meet regulations.
• Supervise student programming with a strong behavioral component.
• Coach staff on behavior plan implementation and data collection (CPS).
• Develop in-service trainings on social, emotional, behavioral needs.
• Provide observations, behavior plans and Functional Behavioral Assessments.
• Coordinate with School Social Workers and counselors on student supports.
• Monitor effectiveness of social/emotional interventions.

Skills

Psychology evaluations

Behavioral analysis

Staff coaching

Crisis management

Trauma-informed practices

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

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