School Psychologist

SCHEDULE : Full Time and Part Time positions available REPORTS TO : Coordinator, Psychological Services DEFINITION : Provides psychological consultation to school staff and parents, and psychological consultation, assessment, and intervention services to students to address learning, behavioral and mental health needs in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES : Develops school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports through school-based problem-solving teams, including behavior teams and student support teams. Develops academic and behavioral interventions for students with targeted and intensive needs through student support teams. Identifies conditions and impairments and participates in the determination of student eligibility for disabilities and accommodations under Section 504 through student support teams; participates in the development and review of 504 accommodations through student support teams. Collaborates with school staff to develop student behavior plans, conduct functional behavioral assessments, and develop behavior intervention plans for students with targeted and intensive needs through student support teams and Individual Education Program (IEP) teams. Conducts psychological assessments of cognitive, behavioral, adaptive, social, emotional, and academic functioning for students suspected of disabilities and in need of accommodations and services as needed under Section 504 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Identifies conditions and impairments and participates in the determination of student eligibility for disabilities and services under the IDEA through IEP teams; participates in the development and review of IEP goals, objectives, and services through IEP teams. Plans for students with special needs involving cultural and linguistic diversity, sensory deficits, neuropsychological issues, communication, social skills, and emotional conditions. Provides behavioral and mental health services for students with educational needs including psychological counseling, crisis response, threat assessment/management, traumatic loss support, and consultation with school staff, parents, independent providers, and community agencies. Provides professional learning and training to school staff and parents to support high academic achievement and positive behavior in schools. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education, Training, and Experience : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree, an advanced graduate specialist’s degree or certificate, and/or doctoral degree in psychology, education or human development; completion of a 1200-hour internship in school psychology, or its equivalent. Licenses and Certificates : Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Psychologist endorsement. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : The work of this position is performed in school and office environments. Work includes physical activities such as the carrying and lifting of psychological assessment instruments. Work requires the ability to move throughout the schools. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and travel to school and office sites throughout the system. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : Employees may be required to occasionally work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Persons in this position classification that hold a clinical license will be required to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number with the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and enroll as a Maryland Medicaid Provider through the Maryland Department of Health’s Provider Revalidation and Enrollment Portal (ePREP). GRADE : TABCO 10-month pay scale SALARY : $60,000 - $119,000 FLSA : Exempt RETIREMENT : Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System. BENEFITS : BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Non-Discrimination Statement : The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

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