School Psychologist - 11 Month

POSITION SUMMARY:

The School Psychologist works within the school system, utilizing their specialized knowledge in education law, instruction, mental health and cognitive functioning and working with educators, parents and other mental health professionals to ensure that every child learns in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment. The services provided by school psychologists assure positive interaction between instructional programming and the individual student's unique development and learning style. School Psychologists tailor their services to the particular needs of each child and situation.

This is a PGCEA,TableB, 11-Month Position

Salary Range: $54,959 - $122,997

CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2023

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Participates in interdisciplinary team and individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings;
• Assists students, families and schools deal with crisis;
• Assists to develop Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans;
• Acts as a liaison with community agencies that provide services to children;
• Provides consultation to teachers, parents and school staff;
• Works with children and youth who have a variety of disabilities;
• Assists to develop school-wide initiatives to make schools safer and create a more supportive learning environment; and
• Develops programs and workshops;
• Administers psychological tests and interprets assessment results for the purpose of diagnosis and placement;
• Assists in planning programs that meet the special needs of the students;
• Assists with developing IEP's for special education students;
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Serves on office, departmental and/or system committees;
• Attends departmental meetings and continues professional development programs;
• Provides individual and group counseling and other mental health services as appropriate;

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent human relation skills;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; and
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Meets educational and certification requirements and qualifying scores on the State-approved test for school psychologist;

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Master's or higher degree in school psychology from a State-approved program; or a master's or higher degree and complete a State-approved program in school psychology, culminating a minimum of a 1,200-hour internship in school psychology; and meet qualifying scores on the State-approved test for school psychologist.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of or eligible for a Maryland School Psychologist's Certificate; or possession of or eligible for Certification as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), issued by the National School Psychology Certification Board; or a valid professional certificate in school psychology from another state and verification of at least 27 months of satisfactory performance as a school psychologist during the past 7 years on the basis of which application is being made for a comparable Maryland certificate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

Instructional:

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Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the Employee Support Center Services at 301-780-2191.

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1. SupportInsight requires approximately 35-45 minutes to complete. If you are interrupted or are unable to complete it in one session, you can log back in and begin at the place where you left off. Please be sure that you have adequate time to complete the assessment before beginning.

2. Select the language you wish to use for the assessment (English or Spanish).

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4. Enter the District Code: 31887924 and select that you are applying for positions with Prince George's County Public School.

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6. Enter your selected security questions and identifying information (i.e. name, contact information, etc.) which is used as your interview identification and will allow the Gallup client support team to provide assistance if you experience technical difficulties.

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