SKILL SELL POSITION IN-PERSON ONLY, NO VIRTUAL - WILL CONSIDER A 4/1 HYBRID SCHEDULE 6 SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT, 4,700 STUDENTS, 3 ELEM, 1 MIDDLE, 1 HIGH, AND 1 ESE. CASELOAD WILL BE SPLIT BETWEEN 3 SCHOOLS, HAS AN INTERNAL PSYCHOLOGIST AS WELL. USE THIS FOR FLDOE LICENSURE- https://flcertify.fldoe.org/datamart/selSearchType.do All submissions need to have a resume emailed to Annalee Bowers. Required Questions (SBP answers) before setting up interview:
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The School Psychologist works to support students through a variety of mental health and developmental issues and aid in qualifying students for additional support services. The School Psychologist is responsible for providing on-site psychological services to students under the jurisdiction of the state and district. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Completes multi-factored evaluations (initial and re-evaluations) in compliance with state regulations within a designated time frame
Conducts pre-referral consultation/intervention.
Monitors student’s response to curriculum modifications
Serves as an instructional intervention specialist who plans intervention and individual education
Performs Psycho-educational assessments
Consults individually, or in groups, with students and/or parents or other personnel on matters relating to the education and mental health of the students to ensure the development and provision of the most appropriate education program
Participates in on-going training/in-servicing related job duties.
Consults with teachers and other team members on an ongoing basis
Serves as a technical assistant for the support of implementation of RTI in the assigned schools (if applicable)
Conducts an evaluation of each student assigned which shall include, but not limited to:
Conducting pre-diagnostic meetings in order to determine scope and sequence of needed evaluations
Interviewing the student o Observing classroom behaviors
Consulting the student’s parents and teacher(s)
Reviewing the student’s academic history and current educational functioning
Conducts psycho-educational evaluations of the child’s learning process and level of educational achievement
Administers specialized evaluations specific to the nature of the child’s problems
Conducts Functional Behavior Analysis for student, if required
Helps create Behavior Intervention Plan for student, if required (consultation with team members required)
Attends pre-referral and screening team meetings in buildings assigned
Enters information regarding the psycho-educational evaluation on CRT at least 24 hours prior to the extended IEP team meeting (as applicable per client/state requirement)
Participates in the extended IEP team meetings and other such procedures as necessary, including manifestation determination review meetings
As part of the team, determines the nature of a child’s problems through a full case study evaluation
Attends PAEC meetings, completing psychological evaluation reports, and scheduling/chairing prediagnostic meetings (PDM’s)
Participates in other duties based on the needs of students and programs. These may include teacher in-service, counseling, screening of students (preschool, etc.), parent groups, supervision of interns, research of ongoing programs, and development of new programs
Maintains client information in a secure and confidential manner consistent with client and local procedures, as well as guidelines set forth by the State and State Board of Psychology
Minimum Requirements:
Must maintain current State licensures and/or certifications in state of assignment
Experience in pediatric and adolescent population is preferred
Master’s degree in psychology preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
