Democracy Prep Public Schools · 3 months ago
School Psychologist <CONTRACTED POSITION>
Las Vegas, NV
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$57/hr - $70/hrDemocracy Prep Public Schools is committed to college success and civic engagement for their scholars. They are seeking a School Psychologist to identify and address behavioral and learning issues, provide counseling, and support student wellness initiatives.
Responsibilities
Identify and help provide solutions for behavior and/or learning issues in order to maximize student achievement
Perform psycho-educational evaluations
Provide counseling and instructional support for students managing emotional, behavioral or social challenges
Help promote initiatives across DPAC that support overall student wellness through the implementation of strong communication skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, etc
Actively participate as a member of the Child Study Team in evaluating, classifying, recommending and implementing programs and evaluation plans for students in need in English and Spanish as appropriate or required
Assist classroom teachers and principals in identifying behavioral health problems through observation, assessment and development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), behavioral interventions, and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Consult with other district personnel, e.g., principals, social workers, learning disabilities consultants, counselors, teachers, etc. regarding student's behaviors and needs
Review all student records and skill areas, conferring with classroom teachers and observing students in the classroom setting as per students' mandates
Consult with parents in English and Spanish concerning counseling/behavioral needs, pre-referral intervention, special class placement, follow-up in the home, and referral to outside agencies for students
Maintain all records for students on his/her case management list in order and ensure they are completed within the mandated time frame, reviewing and updating at regular intervals
Perform of all duties related to mandated behavioral health support as assigned by school Principal
Support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout DPAC on an as-needed basis
Complete other treatment, evaluative, and administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Special Service
Qualification
Required
An educator with an unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for our scholars
An excellent communicator, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively to a variety of stakeholders
A strong problem-solver, who thinks critically and plans strategically
A graduate of a Master's Degree Program (required) who possesses a School Psychologist Standard Certification in Nevada
Preferred
A bilingual speaker of English and Spanish
Company
Democracy Prep Public Schools
Democracy Prep Public Schools is a school.
Founded in 2006
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Access Psychology Foundation
2024-12-12Grant· $0.04M
Leadership Team
Natasha Trivers
Chief Executive Officer
Michelle Gieg
Interim Chief Operating Officer
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