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School Psychologist & Social Worker

Employer
The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, DC
Location
Washington D.C.
Salary
Negotiable

Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:          School Psychologist/Social Worker

DEPARTMENT:  Student Support Services

REPORTS TO:    Director of Student Support Services

SUMMARY:  The position of School Psychologist provides social and emotional supports for students that are designed to: increase self-esteem, raise the student's expectations for achievement, impact life/social skill development, and to encourage a student’s positive self-awareness.  This position specifically supports students who have Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals. The School Psychologist provides the appropriate mental health intervention that will enhance the student's success while at The SEED School and after graduation. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assess the mental health needs of students
  • Provide or arranges for clinically appropriate prevention, early intervention, and treatment services
  • Conduct individual, group counseling/therapy for general education students, students with 504 Plans and students with Individualized Education Plan meetings
  • Participate in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and Manifestation Determination Review meetings for students on caseload
  • Complete Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans and Behavior Intervention Plan Reviews as a part of the IEP process
  • Monitor and ensure the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Develop, implement and monitor Crisis Plans
  • Design and implement Tier 2 interventions as a part of the Pre-referral Process
  • Collaboratively work the both the Counseling Team and Special Education Department
  • Consult with SEED staff regarding students’ needs, interventions, etc.
  • Conduct Psychological Evaluations on time (*School Psychologist only)
  • Attends field trips
  • Solicit parent/caregiver involvement in program planning as well as treatment services
  • Assist with individual student and school-wide crises
  • Provide consultative services to faculty and at least twice per year conduct staff development training for teachers and school administrators/staff
  • Assist the school in developing and implementing at least two school-wide preventive mental health programs
  • Assist in identifying community-based services, build mechanisms for referrals for mental health services in the community and help link children and families to these services when indicated
  • Provide recommendations when necessary regarding school-wide systems issues that may affect the school environment
  • Foster and develop an awareness of community issues that affect the school environment and intervene when appropriate
  • Prepare monthly reports of counseling services offered
  • Complete Service Trackers, Progress Notes, IEP Report Cards and Medicaid Random Moments
  • Participate in Back to School Night and Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Attend faculty meetings on Wednesdays from 4:05 to 5:05 pm, Counseling Team meetings and Student Support Services Department meetings
  • Support and assist with school-wide testing including but not limited to ANET, ACT ASPIRE, PARCC, mid-terms and final
  • Fulfill continuing education requirements consistent with respective disciplines and keep licenses current
  • Participates in new student orientation and Student Support Services traditions
  • Maintain confidential counseling records for all students/families receiving treatment services
  • Assist in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the classroom
  • Adhere to the professional and ethical standards as outlined in the SEED PCS Staff Handbook
  • Additional duties to be assigned as needed

All school-based counseling team members are expected to meet and uphold the following standards:

  • Have the interests of children, youth and families in the forefront
  • Provides care that is culturally informed, developmentally appropriate, and responsive to local community needs
  • Utilizes state-of-the-art, empirically-based, and strength-based clinical approaches whenever possible and appropriate
  • Maintains high ethical standards regarding employee conduct and information sharing dictated by the respective professional discipline
  • Complies with SEED policies and procedures
  • Reports to work and meetings promptly and maintain the work schedule reliably
  • Collaborates with school personnel and coordinate mental health services for students
  • Completes all required paperwork and reports in a timely and accurate manner

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Doctorate or Masters degree in school psychology, social work, or counseling, with appropriate license or license eligible in the District of Columbia preferred, including the areas of social work (LICSW, LGSW, LISW), psychology (Ph.D., Psy.D.), and counseling (LPC).

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job and is not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties or skills may be required.

By signing below I acknowledge receipt of this job description and I acknowledge I am able to perform all essential job functions and that I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

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Company

The SEED Foundation (www.seedfoundation.com) was created in 1997 to establish college-preparatory urban boarding schools that prepare children both academically and socially, for success in college and beyond. In 1998, the Foundation opened the The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. - the nation’s first urban public college preparatory boarding school. The school currently serves 325 students in grade 7-12. Ninety-seven percent of SEED graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges and universities.

All SEED students live on campus from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon when they return home for the weekend. The dormitories are organized into small “houses” of 10-12 students per life skills counselor for afternoon and evening routines such as study hall, house meetings, and social activities. We provide a safe and caring 24 hour boarding experience. Our relationship with parents and guardians is essential to the success of their child while at SEED.

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