What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at The Judge Group?
Job Title: School Psychologist
Location: Selbyville, DE 19975
Hours: Monday-Friday, typical school hours
Type: Contract (W2, Weekly Pay, Benefits Available)
Compensation: Competitive and based on experience
Job Responsibilities:
- Work in person at the assigned building.
- Review referrals for evaluations and determine appropriate interventions; assess students as needed and disseminate information.
- Administer tests based on federal, state, local guidelines, and student needs.
- Participate in IST/IEP meetings, suggesting instructional interventions, curriculum modifications, and student accommodations.
- Discuss student performance with teachers, observe students in regular education, write observation reports, choose and administer tests.
- Write the school psychologist’s portion of assessment reports and integrate other appraisal reports before notifying the teacher.
- Ensure student records and IST/RTI information are complete prior to assessment; request outside data and assess vision and hearing.
- Participate in IST meetings to determine disability eligibility.
- Observe federal timelines for assessments and written reports.
- Use the RTI problem-solving model and promote team building.
- Consult with outside agency personnel as needed.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Certification (https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1583.shtml#TopOfPage)
- Special Education Certification Preferred
- Highly Qualified Status as per NCLB
- At least three years of teaching experience
- Working knowledge of Response To Intervention (RTI strategies).
- Working knowledge of diagnostic procedures and instructional modification.
- Clean Criminal Background Check, TB Test, and Child Protection Registry Clearance Must be completed prior to start of employment
- 10-month position, in-person at the designated school building
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