School Psychologist (K-12)

School Psychologist (Grades K - 12) Possible full or part-time

Position Purpose
The School Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for student initial evaluations and re-evaluations, and consultation and collaboration with school teams. The Psychologist will be an essential member of threat and risk assessment teams. The School Psychologist will also be a valuable member of the district's psychologist team.

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License: Maine DOE endorsement 093/CHRC fingerprinting
• Licensed with State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
• Doctorate from an APA accredited college/university program
• Experience in both school and clinical settings preferred.

• Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• 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.
• Conducts individual, group or facilitative therapy for students whose diagnosed problems would benefit from behavior modification or differentiated instruction.
• 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.
• 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.