TEACHER - SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST - 2022 -2023 3223354

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Burlington School District is seeking a School Psychologist for the 2022- 2023 School Year

JOB GOAL:

Determines the eligibility of students for special education by administering and interpreting cognitive, academic achievement, and social-emotional functioning assessments. Inform teachers and parents about student needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

- Facilitate special education evaluation process from pre-referral through eligibility decision

- Review student records and analyzes information pertinent to student learning and school adjustment needs. Conduct comprehensive evaluations (cognitive/academic/social-emotional) for special education/504 within state

timelines

- Conduct informal and formal observations of students as part of the evaluation process.

- Administer and interpret individual tests of cognitive functioning, academic achievement, and behavior, and social-emotional functioning. Conduct other assessments as warranted from student data.

- Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary assessment team that determines student eligibility for special education and develops the recommended educational program for the individual student

- Write evaluation reports, functional behavioral assessment write-ups, and relevant special education paperwork.

- Participate as a member of the school Educational/Behavioral Support Teams

- Participate in team-based comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning processes

- Provide staff consultation/development

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide crisis intervention as part of the school crisis team

- Provide direct service (individual/group counseling)

- Participate as a member of the PBIS committee

- Support students on Section 504 Plans

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Masters/ Post-Masters Advanced Graduate degree / Doctoral Degree in School Psychology

- NASP NCSP Licensure and/or Eligible for Licensure as a School Psychologist by the Vermont Agency of Education

SALARY:

 As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association.

Position Type:

Full-time

Positions Available:

1

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burlington School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred

Bachelor degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Contact Information

Laura Nugent

800 Pine Street

Burlington, Vermont 05401

Phone:

802-864-8477

Fax:

802-864-2157

Email:

lnugent@bsdvt.org

Learn more online at http://www.SchoolSpring.com/job?3814487

Company info

Burlington School District
Laura Nugent
Phone : 802-864-8477
Fax : 802-864-2157