What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Maine Department of Transportation?
This position is a full time, benefits eligible position. We are looking for an energetic, knowledgeable, certified school psychologist to join our current team of 4 full time school psychologists. Duties for this position include but are not limited to :
- Conduct psychological assessments, analyze data, report data to team members, and write evaluation reports with clear educational recommendations
- Participate in the eligibility process for Section 504 and special education
- Serve on school based multi-disciplinary teams
- Participate in district wide PLC meetings with other school psychologists
- Serve as a consultant to school staff and provide leadership in the development of interventions that facilitate learning and positive change for students
- Other duties as assigned Suitable candidates will have :
- Knowledge of and participated as a team member in multi-tiered systems of support (RtI)
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions that target a wide range of difficulties given academic and behavioral deficits
- Knowledge of data-based problem-solving
- Strong assessment and report writing skills
- Experience in implementing state and federal special education regulations as they apply to eligibility for special education and related services
- Experience in implementing state and federal regulations as they apply to eligibility for 504 services
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with and provide consultation to administration, staff, students and families
