What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist, Full Time 25-26 school year position at Summit School District?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Psychologist to join our educational team in the beautiful mountains of Summit County, Colorado! The ideal candidate will play a vital role in supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of students, providing assessments, interventions, and counseling services. This position requires collaboration with educators, parents, and other professionals to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychological assessments to evaluate students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with teachers and parents.
- Provide counseling services to students dealing with academic, social, or emotional challenges.
- Manage cases involving students with autism and other developmental disorders.
- Create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or harm to others.
- Document medical records and maintain accurate records of assessments and interventions.
- Facilitate conflict management strategies among students to promote positive interactions.
- Collaborate with families to provide child family counseling as needed.
- Participate in crisis management efforts within the school environment.
Skills
- Experience working with students in an educational setting is essential.
- Strong conflict management skills to effectively resolve disputes among students.
- Proficient in developing IEPs tailored to individual student needs.
- Knowledge of medical documentation practices related to psychological services.
- Expertise in patient assessment techniques for identifying student needs.
- Effective case management skills for coordinating services across multiple stakeholders.
- Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum is preferred.
- Ability to provide child family counseling that addresses the needs of both children and their families.
- Competence in crisis management strategies to ensure student safety and well-being.
Salary placement is based on education and experience. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our students by fostering their mental health and academic success!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $51,100.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51,100
