Anticipated School Psychologist (K-12)

School Psychologist (Grades K -12)

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Instructional Support, to assist students, teachers and parents in enabling students to derive the fullest potential educational experience from school by promoting positive self esteem and resilience, and providing suggested methods and plans for overcoming psychological or mental health problems.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Conducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcoming psychological issues.
• Provides clinical consultation and support to IEP teams.
• Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
• Attends IEP meetings as needed for students with special needs.
• Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and child psychology, conducts in-service programs as requested.
• Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

• Masters/Doctorate from an APA accredited college/university program
• Background check and fingerprinting have been completed
• Maine DOE endorsement 093
• Licensed with State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Rate to be established by the Superintendent.

EVALUATION: As applicable, based on hours worked

Note: This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe this job’s functions and responsibilities and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in this job.

Equal Opportunity:
Saco School Department is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic makeup, disability, ages or veteran status.

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