About this opportunity
Young World Physical Education lists this Special Education | School Psychologist - School Year opportunity in fort wayne, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Special Education | School Psychologist - School Year
Fort Wayne Community Schools Special Education - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID:
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Dec 12, 2024 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
The School Psychologist works to support the success of students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. This position is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem‑solving and standardized evaluations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.
Leadership
Observe and interview students
Conduct psychological and educational assessments and evaluations within mandated timelines
Administer and interpret results of psychological assessment tests
Identify, diagnose and formulate educational, treatment, developmental, behavioral and remediation plans and strategies for various disabilities and other student issues
Identify at risk students and school vulnerabilities
Promote student motivation and engagement
Improve student communication and social skills
Promote problem solving, anger management and conflict resolution
Reinforce positive coping skills and resilience
Make recommendations regarding eligibility and student placement in special education and various other programs
Monitor student placement, services and accommodations to assure needs are being met
Professional Development
Provide consultation and technical assistance to faculty, administrators and others concerning assessment information and psychological, behavioral and related educational issues
Provide detailed and technical information concerning related plans, programs, practices, procedures, techniques and strategies to various stakeholders
Advise school staff, faculty and administrators regarding State and federal special education requirements related assessment
Serve as a technical resource for teachers, principals, school staff and parents concerning classroom adaptations for students
Communication and Support
Help families understand their child’s learning and mental health needs
Serve as a member of the district intervention teams as appropriate
Collaborate with faculty, staff and administrators in the formulation, development and implementation of educational and behavior intervention plans and related services, goals, objectives, strategies and options
Write concise and detailed reports concerning psychological evaluations, tests, observations and diagnoses
Prepare and distribute a variety of correspondence related to assigned caseload and psychological services
Establish, maintain and update student records and files; monitor student progress
Assist with coordinating and participate in case conferences following student evaluations
Coordinate psychology services, communications, information and interventions between students, faculty, administrators, school sites, outside agencies and others
Refer students and families to alternate district supports
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of human behavior and performance
Knowledge of individual differences in ability, personality, and interests as well as learning and motivation
Knowledge of psychological research methods
Knowledge of assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions used in assigned field
Skilled active listener
Skilled at asking questions and understanding multiple points of view
Skilled communicator that can convey information clearly and effectively, both orally and written
Ability to analyze ideas and use logic to determine their strengths and weaknesses
Ability to use reasoning to discover answers to problems
Ability to combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions
Ability to think of original, unusual, or creative ways to solve problems
Ability to be aware of others’ reactions and understand the possible causes
Ability to solve problems by bringing others together to discuss differences
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires Full licensure through Indiana Department of Education as a School Psychologist.
Per the Indiana Department of Education;
To be a school psychologist, one must have earned a Master’s degree from an approved school psychologist program. One who holds this degree is eligible to serve as a school psychologist in prekindergarten through grade 12.
Once holding and working under an Initial Practitioner License for two years, one may obtain a practitioner’s license when one has successfully completed the residency requirement described in 515 IAC 1-5-3.2.
School Psychologists: Applicants must have a Master’s Degree or Higher in School Psychology and Applicants must have completed NAS P approved program or new program seeking initalNASPapproval.
Prior work experience in public education preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands – Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion.
Working Conditions – Generally acceptable working environment with limited exposure to disagreeable elements. Exposure to such conditions may make working environment disagreeable or cause discomfort occasionally but has minor impact on personal safety and/or mental wellbeing.
The physical demands described here are a 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 the essential functions.
Position Type: Full‑Time
Salary: $70,696 to $92,858 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Map
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
fort wayne, IN, 46804, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.