[Hiring] Pearson Part Time Virtual School Psychologist @Connections Academy

Role Description

Working from their home, the Part-time School Psychologist will support students’ learning, social development, and mental and behavioral health using problem solving, assessment and data-based decision-making. The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for students.

• Conduct thorough psychological evaluations using a variety of assessment tools and techniques for students in grades PK-12.
• Administer, score, and interpret standardized tests to assess cognitive, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
• Compile detailed evaluation reports that include findings, recommendations, and potential interventions.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school staff to gather relevant information, provide insights based on evaluation results, and promote effective implementation of services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss evaluation outcomes and contribute to the development of individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all evaluations and related documentation.
• Utilize varied models and methods of assessment and data collection for identifying strengths and needs of individual students and the broader school community, developing effective services and programs, and measuring progress and outcomes.
• Use assessment and data collection methods to implement and evaluate services that support cognitive and academic skills, socialization, learning, and mental and behavioral health, including but not limited to behavioral supports, individual and group counseling, and social skills training.
• Provide effective professional services that promote effective functioning for individuals, families, and schools with diverse characteristics, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Evaluate and apply research as a foundation for service delivery and, in collaboration with others, use various techniques and technology resources for data collection, measurement, and analysis to support effective practices at the individual, group, and/or systems levels.
• Provide services consistent with ethical, legal, and professional standards.
• Stay current with best practices in psychological assessment and school psychology.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Accredited graduate degree program at the specialist-level or higher (A minimum of 60 graduate semester hours of study and a 1,200-hour supervised internship in School Psychology, with a minimum of 600 hours in a school setting).
• Current state certification as School Psychologist and prior work experience in one of the priority states: Utah, Minnesota, Indiana, Nevada, Washington, Ohio, Alabama, Pennsylvania.
• National School Psychologist Certification, preferred.
• Proven experience in conducting psychological evaluations in a school setting, virtual experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of assessment tools and techniques.
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Ability to work at least 15 hours per week during school day hours with a consistent weekly schedule and up to 30 hours as caseload requires.
• Customer focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility, problem solving, consultation, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Customer Centric – Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and external) and is a visible advocate for students.
• Communication - A great communicator who engages teams and stakeholders with thoughtful delivery and messages that resonate.
• Collaborative - Models collaboration, solves problems with peers, builds trust and support.
• Accountable – Can be relied on to complete tasks timely and well, demonstrates “ownership” regardless of the outcome.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment, including the ability to work from home.
• Equipment provided: Laptop with webcam, 2nd Monitor, Headset, School Psychologist Assessment Library.
• Employee-provided equipment: Mouse (required), Keyboard (required).