School Psychologist

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Role Overview:

As the School Psychologist, you must meet legal requirements as mandated by Article VII and IDEA. Adhere to assessment team, department and school policies and procedures. You will order new equipment and supplies as needed. Represent the school at various outreach functions. You will provide input for budgetary needs and serve or participate on various school committees. You will need to be able to contribute ideas and efforts for department and school improvements, attend in-service training, workshops and seminars as requested. Accurately and clearly document correspondence with Law Enforcement Agencies and outside agencies. You will need to participate in department and team meetings to ensure efficient agency operations are maintained and complete monthly reports as required.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems through meetings, staffings, and case conferences.
• Help others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior.
• Strengthen working relationships between teachers, parents, and service providers in the community.
• Evaluate eligibility for special services.
• Assess academic skills and aptitude for learning.
• Determine social-emotional developmental and mental health status through personality testing.
• Evaluate learning environments.
• Prepare written reports for those students tested.
• Provide psychological counseling to help resolve interpersonal or family problems that interfere with school performance.
• Work directly with children and their families to help resolve problems in adjustment and learning.
• Promote tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity within the school community.
• Collaborate with school staff and community agencies to provide services directed at improving psychological and physical health.
• Develop partnerships with parents and teachers to promote healthy school environments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of academic and behavior management programs.
• Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What Youll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• State License as School Services Personnel or School Psychologist.
• Select (or develop) and administer age-appropriate evaluations that adequately assess a childs psychological, educational, and perceptual skills.
• Select and administer tests that provide adequate information.
• Select the appropriate testing procedure according to the childs cognitive and sensory abilities.
• Clearly and professionally report all pertinent information regarding psychological and educational issues in accordance with current legislation.
• Clearly and accurately explain test results and implications, as well as other information during consultations, case conferences, and upon request.
• Good expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the School Psychology Code of Ethics.
• Working knowledge of Article VII and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Graduate-level degree in School Psychology.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.