The Hawaii Department of Education is on the lookout for passionate and qualified School Psychologists. If you have a heart for making a positive impact on students' well-being, this is your chance. Bring your expertise to a dynamic educational environment in the stunning backdrop of Hawaii. Help shape the future by supporting the behavioral health needs of students across the islands. Join a team dedicated to fostering a nurturing and supportive educational experience. Explore this opportunity with the Hawaii Department of Education and be a part of something meaningful.
Examples of Duties:
1. Provide educational personnel, parents and families with school psycho-educational services designed to enhance the mental health, behavioral, personality, social competency, academic or educational status of students, which include individual or group assessments; developing behavior management plans; developing classroom-based interventions; conducting individual and/or group student counseling sessions; providing counseling and appropriate support services for students with mental health related needs, in coordination with other professionals; and designing direct service plans to enhance cognitive, affective, social and vocational development.
2. Design and develop procedures that promote psychological well-being and facilitate learning for students.
3. Plan skill-enhancing activities for others regarding issues of human learning, development and behavior (e.g. in-service training, parent education, etc.).
4. Develop collaborative relationships with school personnel (e.g. faculty, counselors, other disciplines, etc.) for provision of psycho-educational services and program evaluation purposes.
5. Consult and collaborate with parents, students and school personnel in the development of services for students' educational or mental health related services.
6. Advise school personnel on matters related to behavioral/social/emotional concerns of students.
7. Counsel families on psychological and behavioral needs of students in collaboration with school counselors or other professionals.
8. Participate in planning and implementation of crisis intervention services as appropriate, with school administrators, faculty and support staff.
9. Advise school personnel on appropriate selection and use of psycho-educational instruments to test special needs students.
10. Plan, coordinate and/or arrange for in-service training for school personnel in pre-referral intervention and teacher assist team strategies; screening and evaluation techniques; in-school interventions and program modifications; functional behavior analyses; child growth and development; etc.
11. Monitor the identification and evaluation components for students with special needs as required by State and federal rules and regulations.
12. Advise school staff on individual and group assessment procedures.
13. Advise school personnel on the implementation of systems of accountability and outcome evaluation for interventions and other services provided in schools.
14. Conduct school needs surveys and screen groups of students for school failure and adjustment problems, in collaboration with school counselors.
15. Assist school administration in the assessment of program effectiveness and preparation of data and materials for due process proceedings.
16. May provide technical/clinical consultation to psychological examiners, behavioral counselors, social worker/human service professional or other professionals.
17. May represent the department in administrative or court hearings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Prerequisite Knowledge and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of: Role and function of school psychologists, child and adolescent development; individual differences and exceptionalities; theories of learning, intelligence, and personality; counseling and interventions; the use of interpretation of psycho-educational tests; principles and practices of education; physiological psychology; statistics and research methodology; principles of legal and ethical issues in professional practices; applicable State and federal rules and regulations.
Ability to: Implement school psychological services and school-based mental-health related services; apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations; participate as a team member and group facilitator; demonstrate effective organizational, time management, and decision-making skills; develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with personnel in various disciplines; prepare clear and concise reports and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; develop and maintain professional integrity and excellence by actively engaging in activities such as workshops, seminars, and related training that are designed to maintain, expand and extend professional knowledge and skills.
Qualification Requirement:
At a minimum, applicants must possess one of the following:
1. A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in school psychology; and a 1200-hour internship of which 600 hours must have been in an elementary, middle or secondary school setting, provided that when the internship is of less than 1200 hours and/or 600 hours in a school setting, one additional year of supervised professional work as a school psychologist in a school setting shall meet the required internship experience; or
2. A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in educational psychology, counseling psychology or closely related field in a psychology profession that included graduate courses in human learning and development, psycho-educational assessment, individual differences, remedial and special education, principles of legal and ethical issues in the field of education or psychology, statistics, research methodology; and a 1200-hour internship of which 600 hours must have been in an elementary, middle or secondary school setting, provided that when the internship is of less than 1200 hours and/or 600 hours in a school setting, one additional year of supervised professional work in a psychology profession in a school setting shall meet the required internship experience; or
3. Current school psychologist license or certification issued by another State; or
4. Current Nationally Certified School Psychologist certification from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $6,660.00 - $7,968.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
