What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Districtwide?
227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938
Phone (207) 778-6571 Fax (207) 778-4160
COMMUNITY CULTURE CURRICULUM
“Working together to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all.”
CHESTERVILLE - FARMINGTON - INDUSTRY - NEW SHARON - NEW VINEYARD - STARKS TEMPLE - VIENNA - WELD - WILTON
School Psychologist
Anticipated to begin 2025-2026 School Year
*1 Year position with potential for continuation*
Certifications
- Valid Maine Department of Education Certification as a School Psychologist (093).
- Valid CHRC
- Administer and interpret tests of cognitive abilities, learning development, aptitudes, psychological interests, and personality characteristics for educational, vocational selection, guidance, or placement.
- Completing approximately two evaluations per week is required.
- Interview and examine student developmental histories to assist in determining causes of behaviors or problems, maladjustments, conflicts, delayed development, learning disabilities, etc.
- Attending initial referral IEP meetings to discuss referral questions for potential eligibility
- Attendance at 504 meetings to discuss evaluations
- Process and communicate evaluation results and recommendations to parents at IEP Meetings.
- Suggest changes or interventions in students' behavior, teachers, parents, administrators, etc.
- Assist in developing prescriptive teaching and learning techniques relevant to specific areas of exceptionality.
- Provide consultation to staff on students to assist in ongoing program development and MTSS (multi-tiered systems of support).
- Consultation with school Social Workers and School Psychological Service Providers for ongoing professional development and supervision.
- Complete risk assessments and provide recommendations for students referred through the risk assessment process.
- Other job-related duties as assigned by the Special Services Director
Education
- Complete a program approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) or the Maine Department of Education.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compenstation: to be negotiated based on experience
Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.
