[Hiring] Virtual School Psychologist @Oneida School District #351

Role Description

The School Psychologist is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of cognitive, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in individual Education Program (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students' social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities, the school psychologist promotes effective educational environments.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Conducts and reviews psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcoming psychological issues.
• Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
• Attends meetings as needed for students with special needs.
• Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and child psychology, conducts in-service programs as requested.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate testing protocols, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties

• Provide a home office and cell phone for work related calls (district will provide a laptop to be used for work related needs).
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in virtual office and virtual school environment.

Qualifications

• Certification/License: Idaho State Certification as a School Psychologist
• Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in Psychology.
• Experience: Successful prior school psychologist experience preferred.

Pay

This will be a full time school district employee position (W-2). Not an independent contract position. Pay will be based on experience.

Hours

7:30-4:30 Mountain Time, M - Th