School Psychologist

Sylvania; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a School Psychologist to provide psychological and educational services that promote student development. The role involves conducting assessments, collaborating with educators and parents, and developing intervention strategies.

Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Psychology and experience in educational settings. This position is located in Fishers, Indiana, focusing on student success and well-being.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of psychoeducational evaluations.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and parents effectively.
• Experience in providing counseling services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational evaluations.
• Collaborate with educators and parents to address student needs.
• Provide interventions and counseling for students.

Skills

Collaboration

Assessment techniques

Counseling skills

Behavior management

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

Administrator: Brett Kraftson

Admin at Administration Building

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: SCHOOLPSYCHOLOGIST

Reports to:

Annual evaluation by the HSE Director of Special Education or his designee

Location:

Sand Creek Elementary School & Fall Creek Intermediate School

JobGoal:

To deliver psychological and educational services that facilitate learning and promote the cognitive, social, and personal development of all students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

All duties assigned by the HSE Director of Special Education. Specific duties and responsibilities will reflect the context and needs of each school to which a psychologist is assigned. Duties will include but will not be limited to:

Assessment

• Conduct multi-method and multi-source psychoeducational evaluations and reevaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Utilize professional standards for writing reports of evaluation results.
• Interpret and explain assessment results in a format understood by educators and parents while providing relevant recommendations, strategies, and resources based on results.
• Attend case conference committee meetings and actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

Collaboration and Consultation

• Collaborate with teachers and parents to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems.
• Strengthen working relationships between educators, parents, and community services and help others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior.
• Participate as a member of school educational planning teams, building based problem-solving teams, and staffing teams to develop assistance for at-risk students.

Intervention and Prevention

• Work directly and/or indirectly with students, teachers, and parents to help resolve problems in behavior and learning.
• Develop appropriate interventions and strategies to assist individual students in academic growth and school adjustment.
• Provide short-term group or individual counseling to resolve problems that interfere with school performance.
• Utilize knowledge of behavioral principles to develop and assist in the implementation of specific behavioral management plans for individual students, classrooms, and schools.
• Provide training and assistance in intervention techniques and strategies designed to improve student success in the school setting.

Research and Planning

• Evaluate the effectiveness of academic intervention programs and behavior management programs.
• Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions.
• Identify, implement, and evaluate programs and strategies to improve student learning and behavior.

Professional Practice and Development

• Apply ethical standards of professional practice to the delivery of school psychological services.
• Observe state laws and Cooperative policies/procedures to govern practice.
• Participate in professional growth and development activities to continually improve professional knowledge and skills.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.