POSITION: School Psychologist (.5 Non Benefit Eligible)
JOB GOAL: To help children and youth succeed academically, socially, and emotionally; to collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and school.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Completion of a master's degree or higher in school psychology.
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Licensed as a school psychologist in Massachusetts.
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Nationally certified school psychologist (NCSP) by the National Association of School Psychologists (preferred)
REPORTS TO: School Psychology Department Head
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Use consultation skills to collaborate with school staff, parents and staff.
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Integrates data for problem solving.
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Demonstrates assessment skills that include:
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knowledge of background information pertinent to the case.
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cognitive assessments based on the case.
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achievement assessments when appropriate.
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curriculum based assessment.
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behavioral assessments and threat assessments.
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attention, social and emotional functioning.
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structured observations
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instructional recommendations.
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knowledge of assessment and measurement issues.
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the ability to analyze, synthesize, and interpret data.
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well written reports completed within regulation timelines.
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Data supported, research based recommendations
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the ability to verbally communicate assessment results.
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Is knowledgeable of and demonstrates researched based intervention skills related to academic, behavioral, adjustment, and crisis needs.
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Demonstrates knowledge of research based prevention skills.
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Demonstrates knowledge of federal and state educational recommendations.
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Demonstrates the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity, with emphasis on differences in abilities, modes of contribution, and social and cultural backgrounds, especially when evaluating students with diverse backgrounds.
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Communicates regularly with the principal, school council, and/or other school advisory committees.
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May hold team meeting leader responsibilities.
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Fulfills all professional responsibilities.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per BTA Contract
SALARY: Per BTA Contract
Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.
