School Psychologist - Hawaii District Administration

This posting is being used to fill School Psychologist positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Hawaii District as needed and assigned by the Hawaii District Administration Office.Salary Range : All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.School Psychologist, SR-24 : $5,918.00 - $7,198.00Responsibilities : 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.Design and develop procedures that promote psychological well-being and facilitate learning for students.Plan skill-enhancing activities for others regarding issues of human learning, development and behavior.Develop collaborative relationships with school personnel for provision of psycho-educational services and program evaluation purposes.Consult and collaborate with parents, students and school personnel in the development of services for students' educational or mental health related services.Advise school personnel on matters related to behavioral / social / emotional concerns of students.Counsel families on psychological and behavioral needs of students.Participate in planning and implementation of crisis intervention services as appropriate.Advise school personnel on appropriate selection and use of psycho-educational instruments to test special needs students.Plan, coordinate and / or arrange for in-service training for school personnel.Monitor the identification and evaluation components for students with special needs as required by State and federal rules and regulations.Advise school staff on individual and group assessment procedures.Conduct school needs surveys and screen groups of students for school failure and adjustment problems.Assist school administration in the assessment of program effectiveness and preparation of data and materials for due process proceedings.May provide technical / clinical consultation to other professionals.May represent the department in administrative or court hearings.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; 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; apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations; participate as a team member; demonstrate effective organizational, time management, and decision-making skills; develop and maintain collaborative working relationships; prepare clear and concise reports and communicate effectively.Qualification Requirement : At a minimum, applicants must possess one of the following : 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.A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in educational psychology, counseling psychology or closely related field, including graduate courses in human learning and development.Current school psychologist license or certification issued by another State.Current Nationally Certified School Psychologist certification from the National Association of School Psychologists.Driver's License Requirement : Some positions require possession of a current, valid driver's license.Requirements : Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application.Temporary Assignment : Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience must be verified and attached to the application.Documents : Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.Information about Temporary Positions : Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs.#J-18808-Ljbffr