ASSABET VALLEY COLLABORATIVE: Anticipated Opening 2017-2018

Applications accepted at: https://assabetvalley.tedk12.com/hire

Job Description For: School Psychologist (Therapeutic Programs)

Directly Reports To: Program Coordinator and Program Director

QUALIFICATIONS:   Completion of an Educational Specialist Degree in school psychology approved by the National Association of School Psychologists including an advanced practicum of 1200 hours. Massachusetts  DESE licensure as a School Psychologist as set forth in 603 CMR 7.04.

The School Psychologist must have vast experience and expertise with a range of assessments and evaluations. Consultation and collaboration skills to support co-workers in implementing recommendations.  Experience working with special education processes.  Experience supporting students with a wide range of disabilities, primarily social, emotional and learning disabilities.  . Experience with implementation of PBIS within a school setting.

The position requires the following skills:

• Ability to conduct Assessments/Evaluations including but not limited to Psycho-Educational Assessments,, and Functional Behavioral Assessments.
• Identify and assess the learning, development, and adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and groups.
• Identify and assess the environmental factors that affect learning and adjustment.
• Directly implement interventions with students with fidelity and consistency.
• Working knowledge, design and implement intervention using principles of ABA, DBT and UDL.

The position includes the following responsibilities:

Service Delivery:

• Write evaluations and use assessment data to develop appropriate recommendations for interventions and programming.
• Collaborate with team members to develop individualized, group and school-wide Behavior Support systems and plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external providers to support a service continuum
• Compile assessment data from multiple sources and synthesize findings to support Assessment Teams and IEP Teams in developing appropriate services for students in the least restrictive environment.
• Present assessments, evaluations and recommendations at 45-Day Assessment Meetings, Annual IEP meetings, and progress meetings.

• Observe and collect data on students in classes, groups, and develop and implement function based and data driven interventions.
• Support team in developing and implementing crisis interventions and reviewing interventions post-incident.
• Provide data-based interventions with fidelity to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning and adjustment.

• Provide consultation to parents/guardians, teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance the learning and adjustment of students.
• Support school wide trainings on a variety of topics related to school psychology and behavior support interventions.

Professional Growth and Ethics:

• Actively participate in staff meetings, trainings, in-service and school wide events.
• Model professional and ethical standards when communicating and interacting with students, parents/guardians/guardians/guardians, families colleagues and administrators.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to support  the needs of students with social/emotional disabilities.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to support a school milieu that embraces a year round open enrollment.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of current research and literature as it applies to the field of school psychology.
• Adhere to established federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Refine and develop professional skills through training, professional literature, and continuing education.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Exchange professional information with peers through formal and informal interactions.
• Comply with collaborative wide policies and procedures.

EVALUATION:  Evaluation to be performed annually in accordance with Assabet Valley Collaborative’s personnel handbook and pertinent regulations and statutes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical ability to execute job responsibilities that may include (depending upon assignment):

• Drive a 7D vehicle.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to physically intervene in a crisis or emergency as trained and per AVC Physical Restraint protocol, policy and applicable regulations.
• Use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to see, hear and speak.
• Ability to report to work on time and fulfill contract days and hours.