Center City Public Charter Schools

School Psychologist

Center City Public Charter Schools, Washington

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Center City Public Charter Schools (Center City PCS) empower our students for lifelong success by building strong character, promoting academic excellence, and generating public service throughout Washington D.C. In this endeavor we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining one of the best faculties in the District. Center City staff are teachers, mentors, and leaders, and they play an important role in ensuring each of our students maximize their potential. Our network serves over 1,400 students annually at our six campuses, located across the District, with a staff of over 250 dedicated individuals.

Center City’s Psychologist will work across all six campuses with oversight from the Student Support Services Department at Central Office (Special Education Director and Coordinators). The Psychologist will primarily be responsible for conducting formal evaluations, interpreting assessment results, and communicating results in reports and during meetings. The ideal candidate has experience working in a similar capacity in an urban setting, with the ability to connect with a variety of individuals, strong time management skills, and commitment to creating inclusive environments where all students thrive.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Identifying and evaluating referred students which requires the psychologist to:
Gather background information
Conduct interviews and observations
Select test instruments valid for student and purpose of evaluation
Administer assessments
Present interpretation of evaluation to parent and team
Submit typed reports (educational, cognitive, functional behavior)
Offer relevant suggestions to student’s teaching team
Analyzing evaluation data, student records and information pertinent to student learning, and formulating hypotheses and conclusions relating to learning and behavioral issues
Writing Behavior Intervention Plans; collecting data for the purpose of monitoring social/emotional progress and evaluating effectiveness of services.
Participating in eligibility meetings to interpret evaluation results; participating in MDT, IEP, and manifestation determination meetings
Working collaboratively with stakeholders to develop plans for students facing academic and/or behavioral difficulties
Providing technical assistance on strategies that improve outcomes for students with IEPs; supporting professional development for administrators, teachers, and dedicated aides
Observing and providing feedback within the classroom setting to ensure IEPs and interventions are being implemented appropriately
Supporting school counselor and Director of Family Engagement in identifying outside resources for students and families
In rare instances, providing direct or consultative behavior support services as outlined on a student IEP or BIP; maintaining relevant records and complete progress reports
Attending and participating in occasional school events outside of regular school hours

Job Qualifications:

Masters degree in psychology or related field and successful completion of the period of required supervised fieldwork (See DCMR 1659.1 for additional details regarding required graduate level coursework)
Certification as a School Psychologist by the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
At least 3 years experience working as a school psychologist, preferably in an urban environment
Ability to administer and interpret cognitive, educational, behavioral, and developmental assessments
Knowledge of developmental norms for children ages 3 to 14
Strong organizational skills; ability to work under deadlines, meet deadlines, and balance multiple priorities
Knowledge of the fundamentals of IDEA
Strong communication skills, oral and written, and an ability to prepare clear and concise reports

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