What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Hopkins Public Schools?
- Utilizes evidence -based best practice in all aspects of work including pre-referral interventions, consultations and evaluations.
- Participates in design, implementation, and evaluation of early intervention with children experiencing academic and behavioral difficulty.
- Provides individual and group intervention services for students, including social skills training and crisis intervention.
- Assists in development of crisis response teams and provide crisis response services.
- Assesses individual students through direct and indirect methods.
- Collaborates with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
- Supports development and implementation of data collection and analysis systems to support databased decision-making.
- Adheres to due process requirements and state and federal laws regarding students with disabilities, and professional ethics and standards of school psychology.
- Supports building staff in developing good practices related to due process requirements.
- Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
- Driver’s license.
- School Psychologist Licensure required with preference for a Licensed Psychologist (LP).
- District policies and procedures.
- Principles, practices, and ethical standards of school psychology.
- Laws, codes and regulations related to assignments.
- Disabilities and accommodations.
- Community resources and programs available to clients with identified needs.
- Computer applications related to the work.
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Creating and administering individualized treatment plans.
- Interpreting, and applying state and Federal statutes, codes, rules, and regulations.
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
- Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
- Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District’s established Core Values.
- Advancing the District’s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.
JobID: 6048
Position Type:
Teacher/School Psychologist
Teacher/School Psychologist
Date Posted:
11/15/2023
11/15/2023
Location:
Hopkins High School
Hopkins High School
Date Available:
12/04/2023
12/04/2023
Closing Date:
Until Filled
FTE: 1.0 FTE; 185 days/yearUntil Filled
Salary: HEA Salary Schedule
SUMMARY:
Provides professional level casework services; screens, identifies, assesses and refers students, as well as provides support services, crisis services, and social/emotional skill instruction; connects students to appropriate external resources as necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Required Knowledge:
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in a school environment, using standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a school setting.
Travel required to locations throughout the District.
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