School Psychologist

La Academia is a flourishing Dual Language K-5 School that is growing to include a state-of-the-art Middle School (6-8). La Academia’s community is diverse. Each of our students brings unique strengths and needs that an integrated Team works to meet each day. Communication and collaboration between staff and families allow La Academia to consider the whole child and foster academic success through a foundation of emotional and social wellbeing. At the heart of La Academia is the mission to cultivate joy in learning.

Every day at La Academia we:

 Ensure that every student is an active member of the community who is known well, cared for, and respected

 Ensure that teachers and administrators diligently make our mission, vision, and values actionable on a daily basis.

 Nurture an environment that encourages students to express their curiosity and creativity, to explore, and to take risks in learning, all of which are key to academic achievement

 Believe that how children learn is just as important as what they learn

To continue with this endeavor, we are seeking a new TEAM member who is equally,

 Passionate  Service oriented  Creative  Collaborative  Motivated to inspire students to grow into global citizens and future leaders  A Problem Solver  A Creative Thinker

Individuals looking to become part of our vibrant and diverse community, and UNIDOS contribute to our growing community with a strong work ethic and commitment to social justice are invited to apply to join our TEAM.

School Psychologist

POSITION GOAL: In support of the whole child, this position aims to create and support an educational environment conducive to the fulfillment of Academia Antonia Alonso’s Mission. In doing so, it maximizes the positive impact of a student's educational experience.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the Charter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Assesses referred students with appropriate assessment and diagnostic tools

 Makes referrals and recommends specific programming when appropriate

 Identifies within the school all types of Exceptional Children

 Maintains case records on all referred students

 Conducts individual and group therapy for children

 Confers with appropriate staff and parents when deemed appropriate and necessary

 Consults on special education needs of all students who have identified educational disabilities

 Prepares and submits all required reports for special education caseload

 Participates in all relevant staff, professional, and interagency meetings

 Assists with in-service training of school personnel

 Participates in all relevant professional development activities

 Collaborates with Student Support Team (SST) in MTSS (Multi-Tiered Student Support) process to interpret and make use of academic and behavioral data

 Complies with Federal, State and Local Regulations and Policies

 Accurately completes all required paperwork within the designated timelines

 Utilizes all available resources materials (i.e. Employee Handbook, District website, Collaborative Agreement, Professional Code of Conduct, Administrative Procedures, school district board policies etc.), to complete required paperwork

 Maintains professionalism to avoid potential violations/noncompliance

 Cooperates with Federal, State and Local Agency Personnel during Alternative Education and/or Special Education Compliance Monitoring and/or dispute resolution activities.

 Remains current in certification, research, instructional strategies and technology

 Attends in-service programs, mandated training and self-selected workshops, conferences, courses, etc.

 Reads journals, articles, investigates, internet resources and collaborates with other professional and/or mentors

 Keeps certificate current and active by monitoring statues, including clock hours on the DEEDS website

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 Must be eligible or hold State of Delaware Certification as a School Psychologist

 Doctorate degree preferred; Master’s degree considered

 Proficient in Technology, Microsoft Office Applications, Children’s Educational Software etc.

 Demonstrates sensitivity to diversity issues impacting various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groups

 Shows evidence of knowledge regarding practices known to be effective in promoting student learning to increase student achievement

 Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job related tasks  Regular attendance is an essential function of the position

 Must be able to serve students remotely and in person.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS: This position is responsible for supervising the School Counselor. In addition, will conduct the interview process and supervision of Psychology Externs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. This job involves repetitive stooping, twisting and bending. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

**The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position**

EMPLOYEMENT CONTIGENCY:

 Acceptable Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Registry in the State of DE, & TB Test

 Verification of Credentials and Past Employment

 Adherence to the Academia Antonia Alonso School’s Policies

SALARY & BENEFITS: This is a Full-Time 11-Month position. Salary range are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Health, Dental and Vision benefits are included.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $105,062.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• School psychology: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree (Required)
• DOE Educator License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newark, DE 19702 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, DE 19702: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $105,062