Stages School Psychologist

Stride, Inc.

Columbia, South Carolina

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Background Investigation, Child Psychology, Child and Youth Services, Coaching, Communication Skills, Consulting, Data Collection, Documentation, File Maintenance, Maintain Compliance, Medicaid, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Progress Reports, Psychology, Record Keeping, School Psychology, Service Delivery, Staff Development, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, University/School Regulations, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Columbia, South Carolina

POSTED

3 days ago

Job Description
SUMMARY: The STAGES School Psychologist provides psychological services within assigned schools including, but not limited to, evaluations, reports, providing related educational recommendations, consultation, therapy, and any other applicable educational services for students of the school. The School Psychologist will obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools.

This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).

Residency Requirements: Must reside in the U.S.

Compensation starts at $55/hr.

Must have State School Psychologist License
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

· Complete records reviews ensuring all newly received documents (evaluation team reports, etc.) are compliant with state and local district laws

· Take the necessary steps to ensure compliance when necessary for any existing student files

· Maintain compliance with state, school, and company regulations

· Ensure all existing documents are compliant following the guidelines set forth by the state

· Administer academic and other assessments to currently enrolled students per mandated time frames to assist the IEP team in determining eligibility and identifying current needs of students

· Lead eligibility meetings

· Maintains files and/or records using specified systems, e.g., progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, reports, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance

· Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress toward Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives

· Document all contact with parents and interventions with students

· Provide rich and engaging therapy experiences for students

· Commitment to personalizing learning for all students

· Demonstrate a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations

· Understand that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain a positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner

· Provide support to student support team (SST)/response to intervention (RTI) processes

· Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.

· Complete eligibility paperwork within assigned school's IEP system following school processes

· Keep abreast of all changing legislative issues impacting special education eligibility within assigned state(s)

· Provide guidance with the implementation of school, procedures and projects

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Masters degree in School Psychology and two (2) years of school psychology work experience within a public-school setting or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9 - 5 or as defined by the school and time zone

· Knowledge regarding Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements

· Ability to conduct and interpret comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations

· Ability to provide psychological services

· Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver psychological services to children

· Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators

· Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes

· Ability to create and deliver staff development

· Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms

· MS365 Proficient

· Ability to clear required background check

Certificates and Licenses: Active school psychology license issued by a state department of education and/or state board

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Online therapy and evaluation experience

· Experience with documentation for purposes of Medicaid claiming

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an Independent Consultant position (1099), open to residents of all 50 states and D.C.

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