Christina School District
2025-2026 School Psychologist
Christina School District, Dover, Delaware, United States, 19904
Description: School Psychologist
Terms of Employment:
10 month position - temporary if hired after the contractual start date for teachers Reports to:
Building Principal - location to be determined Salary:
Current teacher salary schedule (minimum M+30), plus higher rate stipend Minimum Qualifications Educational Specialist (Ed.S) degree in school psychology or its equivalent (e.g. MA, C.A.S.) Eligibility for DE license School Psychologist Position Overview: Consult and collaborate with, support, and/or coach individual or teams of teachers/school personnel regarding classroom management, individual student needs, data collection Participate in pre-referral problem-solving teams (e.g., academic social-emotional/behavior MTSS) Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments of current and suspected special education students Interpret data and diagnoses to school personnel, families, and students (as appropriate) Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and assist in developing Behavior Support/Intervention Plans Use data and research to assist in determining when and which supports, accommodations, and/or modifications students need to be successful in educational settings Report behavioral data analysis and progress to appropriate entities Provide individual and/or group counseling as needed Provide crisis-related social-emotional and behavioral support, including participation in risk/threat screenings Participate in IEP meetings, to include reporting of assessment results and progress, providing input for decision-making (e.g., eligibility, programming, manifestation determination) Participate in and provide building/district professional development Establish and maintain open basis of communication with students, parents, staff and administration. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day consistent with contract obligations. Other duties as assigned Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Standard Requirements Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment Tuberculin Test and physical Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck Application Procedures Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered. The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone (302) 672-1500
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10 month position - temporary if hired after the contractual start date for teachers Reports to:
Building Principal - location to be determined Salary:
Current teacher salary schedule (minimum M+30), plus higher rate stipend Minimum Qualifications Educational Specialist (Ed.S) degree in school psychology or its equivalent (e.g. MA, C.A.S.) Eligibility for DE license School Psychologist Position Overview: Consult and collaborate with, support, and/or coach individual or teams of teachers/school personnel regarding classroom management, individual student needs, data collection Participate in pre-referral problem-solving teams (e.g., academic social-emotional/behavior MTSS) Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments of current and suspected special education students Interpret data and diagnoses to school personnel, families, and students (as appropriate) Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and assist in developing Behavior Support/Intervention Plans Use data and research to assist in determining when and which supports, accommodations, and/or modifications students need to be successful in educational settings Report behavioral data analysis and progress to appropriate entities Provide individual and/or group counseling as needed Provide crisis-related social-emotional and behavioral support, including participation in risk/threat screenings Participate in IEP meetings, to include reporting of assessment results and progress, providing input for decision-making (e.g., eligibility, programming, manifestation determination) Participate in and provide building/district professional development Establish and maintain open basis of communication with students, parents, staff and administration. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day consistent with contract obligations. Other duties as assigned Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Standard Requirements Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment Tuberculin Test and physical Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck Application Procedures Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered. The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone (302) 672-1500
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