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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate School Psychologist to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychology and education, with a passion for helping students achieve their full potential. As a School Psychologist, you will work closely with students, teachers, parents, and administrators to identify and address the psychological and emotional needs of students. You will conduct assessments, provide counseling, and develop intervention strategies to support students' mental health and academic success. Your role will also involve collaborating with other professionals to create a positive and inclusive school environment. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of students and have the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Provide individual and group counseling to students.
- Develop and implement intervention strategies to support students' mental health.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to address students' needs.
- Create and maintain accurate records of assessments and interventions.
- Participate in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
- Conduct workshops and training sessions for staff and parents.
- Advocate for students' mental health and well-being.
- Stay current with developments in the field of school psychology.
- Assist in the development of school policies and programs related to mental health.
- Conduct research to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
- Provide consultation to teachers and staff on psychological and behavioral issues.
- Support the implementation of positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS).
- Collaborate with community agencies and resources to support students.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Provide support for students transitioning between school levels.
- Assist in the development of social-emotional learning programs.
- Promote a positive and inclusive school climate.
- Provide support for students with special needs.
Requirements
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- State certification or licensure as a School Psychologist.
- Experience working in a school setting.
- Strong knowledge of psychological assessment tools and techniques.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
- Experience with crisis intervention and support.
- Ability to develop and implement intervention strategies.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Experience with data collection and analysis.
- Ability to work with diverse student populations.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Knowledge of social-emotional learning programs.
- Experience with positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Strong advocacy skills for students' mental health.
- Experience with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Ability to collaborate with community agencies and resources.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience working as a School Psychologist?
- How do you approach conducting psychological assessments?
- Can you provide an example of an intervention strategy you developed?
- How do you handle a crisis situation involving a student?
- What is your experience with developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)?
- How do you collaborate with teachers and parents to support students?
- Can you describe a time when you had to advocate for a student's mental health needs?
- What strategies do you use to promote a positive school climate?
- How do you stay current with developments in the field of school psychology?
- Can you provide an example of a successful counseling session with a student?
- How do you handle confidentiality and ethical issues in your work?
- What is your experience with social-emotional learning programs?
- How do you support students with special needs?
- Can you describe a time when you worked with a multidisciplinary team?
- What is your experience with positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS)?
- How do you manage your time and stay organized?
- Can you provide an example of a research project you conducted?
- How do you handle working with diverse student populations?
- What is your approach to professional development?
- How do you collaborate with community agencies and resources?