School Psychologist

POSITION: School Psychologist

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Puerto Rico Educational Services Certificate and School Psychologist Endorsement
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education in Puerto Rico and demonstrated ability to effectively provide testing, psychological evaluation, and counseling services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history check and proof of citizenship or resident alien status in Puerto Rico

REPORTS TO: School Director / Chief Academic Officer

JOB GOAL: To enable pupils to derive the fullest benefits from school by promoting their sense of self and by evaluating and working to ameliorate psychological or mental health problems that may interfere with their adjustment to school and the education program offered to them. To conduct evaluations and attend Child Study Team (CST) meetings as needed.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the evaluation, classification, and placement of all pupils with special needs.
• Administers scores and evaluates standard psychological tests for assessing the intellectual, educational, emotional, social, and behavioral characteristics of those students referred.
• Interprets the results of psychological testing, assists in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education plan for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services, and participates in the ongoing evaluation of the academic progress and educational placement of classified pupils.
• Serves as a case manager as assigned and maintains appropriate case records.
• Provides psychological counseling to students, parents, and staff and, as needed, makes referrals to appropriate community resources.
• Assists in the development and delivery of in-service programs and parent seminars.
• Keeps the staff and community informed of the school’s psychological services.
• Maintains professional competence through continuing education and other professional growth activities.
• Observes pupils in classrooms and other school settings.
• Serves as a consultant to parents, school personnel, and community groups on child development and mental health topics.
• Cooperates with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies.
• Performs all duties required as a member of the child study team by administrative code, state, and federal laws, and board policy.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Lead Person / School Director / Chief Academic Officer.

EVALUATION: Annually according to state statute and rule and Board policy

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 month contract - Full Time.

JOB TYPE: Full-time, Contract

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• School psychology: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified School Psychologist (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mayagüez, PR (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person