School Psychologist - 2021-2022 School Year
- Employer
- Burlington Public Schools
- Location
- Burlington, VT, US
- Salary
- Per Year
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- Job Category
- Support Staff, School Psychologist
Job Details
JOB GOAL:
Determines the eligibility of students for special education by administering and interpreting cognitive, academic achievement, and social-emotional functioning assessments. Inform teachers and parents about student needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Facilitate special education evaluation process from pre-referral through eligibility decision
- Review student records and analyzes information pertinent to student learning and school adjustment needs. Conduct comprehensive evaluations (cognitive/academic/social-emotional) for special education/504 within state
timelines
- Conduct informal and formal observations of students as part of the evaluation process.
- Administer and interpret individual tests of cognitive functioning, academic achievement, and behavior, and social-emotional functioning. Conduct other assessments as warranted from student data.
- Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary assessment team that determines student eligibility for special education and develops the recommended educational program for the individual student
- Write evaluation reports, functional behavioral assessment write-ups, and relevant special education paperwork.
- Participate as a member of the school Educational/Behavioral Support Teams
- Participate in team-based comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning processes
- Provide staff consultation/development
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide crisis intervention as part of the school crisis team
- Provide direct service (individual/group counseling)
- Participate as a member of the PBIS committee
- Support students on Section 504 Plans
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters/ Post-Masters Advanced Graduate degree / Doctoral Degree in School Psychology
- NASP NCSP Licensure and/or Eligible for Licensure as a School Psychologist by the Vermont Agency of Education
SALARY: As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association.
Primary Location:
Burlington School District
Salary Range:
Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time
Company
The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.” Located in Burlington, Vermont. The District has a vibrant, picturesque, culturally diverse community on Lake Champlain. With our excellent school system, parks, and local ski mountains within an hour’s drive, it is not surprising that Burlington routinely finds itself on the “best places in the country to raise children” lists.
- Website
- https://www.bsdvt.org/
- Telephone
- 802-865-5332
- Location
-
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington
VT
05401
United States
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