School Psychologist - DSD #37122

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Delaware; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Christina School District in Delaware seeks a School Psychologist to serve at the Delaware School for the Deaf. The role focuses on assessments, behavior support, and collaboration with IEP teams to optimize student outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a NASP or APA School Psychology degree with supervised internship and an NCSP certificate, plus fluency in American Sign Language and experience with deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Strong collaboration and direct student contact are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Initial, Continuing or Advanced License in School Psychology.
• NASP or APA School Psychology degree with supervised internship.
• NCSP certificate from NASP or valid state certificate in School Psychology.
• Fluency in American Sign Language required.
• 3+ years’ experience with deaf and hard of hearing students (preferred).
• Must be able to stand/work for 4+ hours; lifting 50 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and assist in BSP development.
• Assist teachers with classroom management and supports for IEPs.
• Administer intelligence, achievement tests, and other evaluations.
• Interpret and report results to parents and IEP teams in writing and verbally.
• Collaborate with teams through meetings to review and implement BSPs and procedures.
• Provide direct classroom time with students and staff training on procedures.

Skills

Licensure in School Psychology

ASL proficiency

Experience with deaf students

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

NASP or APA School Psychology degree

NCSP certificate

Job description

Position: School Psychologist

Location: Delaware School for the Deaf

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Initial, Continuing or Advanced License and
• NASP or APA School Psychology degree – supervised internship
• NCSP Certificate from the NASP or valid, current certificate from another state in School Psychology
• Fluency in American Sign Language
• At least 3 years' experience working with children who are deaf and hard of hearing (preferred)
• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday.
• Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance).
• Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students.

Salary

Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree. Salary Schedule can be found on the district's website: https://www.christinak12.org/fs/resource-manager/view/1d70ec70-bf27-462e-bb66-d446637e907e

Responsibilities

• Lead & conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and assist in developing Positive Behavior Support Plans
• Assist teachers in classroom management
• Assist in determining when and which supports, accommodations, and/or modifications students need to be successful in educational settings
• Administer intelligence, achievement, and other evaluation instruments to individual students
• Interpret, analyze, and report results and recommendations to parents and IEP team members verbally and in written reports
• Weekly meetings with teams to develop and review BSPs, educational procedures, corrective procedures, data collection procedures.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and analyses of student behavior, as necessary.
• Develop Behavior Support Plans and train staff to implement with fidelity
• Scheduled time in classrooms for direct, hands-on work with students
• As part of a team, evaluate, design programs for and provide individual training of procedures for home use
• As part of a team, confer with parents on an as needed basis regarding issues in the home.
• Submit necessary information to the Cost Recovery office on a monthly basis
• Coach, support, and/or consult with individual or teams of teachers and/or students regarding progress monitoring, and provide feedback where necessary
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal /or Principal's Designee
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services.

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
1899 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH: 302/552-2600
Visit our website: www.christinak12.org

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: [phone].