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School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Legacy Traditional SchoolsNorth Las Vegas, NV, US
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Position Overview

Provide evaluation, consultative, and counseling services in the school setting. Conduct psycho-educational evaluations and lead the multidisciplinary team in the process of identifying students as eligible for and in need of special education services.

Essential Functions

  • Lead the multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) through the evaluation process when a student is referred for a special education evaluation.
  • Complete comprehensive evaluations and use professional judgment in order to identify areas that need additional data collected.
  • Participate in Legacy Traditional School non-violent crisis response team if trained.
  • Conduct classroom observations as part of the special education evaluation process, child study team (CST) process and as a consultative process.
  • Prepare cohesive and timely evaluation reports.
  • Interpret assessment data and impart it to parents and MET members in a meaningful way.
  • Identify students' needs and develop programming recommendations based on evaluation outcomes.
  • Lead the school team in the development and implementation of behavior plans.
  • Lead the school's pre-referral intervention team.
  • Provide counseling services in alignment with student's IEPs and / or 504 plans.
  • Provide school based counseling in accordance with pre-referral intervention or informally.
  • Facilitate training on topics related to position on an as-needed basis.
  • Provide consultative services to teachers and administrators regarding behavioral and academic concerns.
  • Other duties as assigned by the deputy superintendent of exceptional student services, special education coordinator, principal, school psychologist coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Education, Licensure, or Certification
  • School Psychologist Certificate in the state in which you are working.
  • Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Work Experience or Related Experience
  • Experience conducting psycho-educational evaluations
  • Knowledge of IDEA and K-8 programming for special education
  • Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Positively interact with all students.
  • Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
  • Able to employ varied best practices in the profession.
  • Ability to identify individual student needs.
  • Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administration and parents.
  • Ability to collaborate with other teachers and school staff.
  • Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the school psychologist profession by utilizing resources for professional development thereby improving the services that are provided.
  • Background check requirements may vary by state, including but not limited to state and national criminal history background checks.

    • Physical And Travel Requirements / Work Environment

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are performed typically in school and / or office settings. May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and / or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds.
  • Must have the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak clearly; follow oral and written instructions.

    • Benefits / Additional Information

    Education is not a spectator sport. We encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun and contribute to our students' success. If you raise your hand to accept the challenge of changing lives through education, you'll experience :

  • our school spirit
  • a fulfilling career
  • a culture of connection
  • the benefits of being the best

    • Ignite your career. Apply Today!

    Seniority level

  • Entry level

    • Employment type

  • Part-time

    • Job function

  • Health Care Provider
  • Education Administration Programs

    • Location information

    North Las Vegas, NV

    J-18808-Ljbffr

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