School Psychologist -- PK-12, Full-time

Servingschools; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Desert Island Regional School System, AOS 91 is seeking a School Psychologist for PK-12 to provide comprehensive evaluations and behavioral support across multiple schools. The role offers a full-time schedule with a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $117,000, based on verified experience and Maine Certification 093.

Responsibilities include administering cognitive and behavioral assessments, supervising student programming, coaching staff on behavior plans, and delivering

Qualifications

• Maine State Certification 093 required.
• Administer cognitive, behavioral, adaptive and functional evaluations.
• Supervise student programming with behavioral components.
• Coach staff in behavior plan implementation and data collection.
• Develop and deliver staff trainings on social-emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Administer cognitive, behavioral, adaptive and functional evaluations.
• Supervise student programming with behavioral components.
• Coach staff in behavior plan implementation and data collection.
• Lead in-service workshops on trauma-informed practices.
• Provide observations and functional behavior assessments.
• Develop crisis plans and threat assessments as needed.
• Collaborate with School Social Workers, Guidance Counselors, and Behavior coaches.
• Monitor effectiveness of social-emotional interventions.

Skills

Assessment admin

Behavioral coaching

Staff training

CPS collaboration

Crisis planning

Consultation skills

Data analysis

Education

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