Washoe County School District · 4 months ago
School Psychologist
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$73K/yr - $73K/yr
2+ years expWashoe County School District is seeking a School Psychologist who will administer psycho-educational services to promote student success. The role involves collaborating with educators and parents, designing programs for at-risk students, providing psychological counseling, and evaluating academic and behavioral management programs.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems
Help others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior
Strengthen working relationships between educators, parents, and community services
Facilitate the collaboration between regular education and special education
Provide support to school staff on procedures and professional topics
Design programs for children at risk of failing in the educational environment
Promote tolerance, understanding and appreciation of diversity in the school community
Participate in developing programs to make schools safer and more effective learning environments
Develop partnerships with parents and educators to promote healthy school environments
Participate in problem solving teams to develop academic and behavioral strategies to ensure student progress
Provide psychological counseling to help resolve interpersonal or family problems that interfere with school performance
Work directly with students, families, and educators to help resolve problems in adjustment and learning
Provide training and social skills in anger management
Help families and schools deal with crises, such as death, illness, or community trauma
Support educators and parents in data collection for identifying and verifying problems that require intervention
Support educators and parents in collecting data to monitor student progress and the effectiveness of interventions and educational programs
Use a wide variety of techniques at an individual, group, and systems level to evaluate academic skills, learning aptitudes, personality/emotional development, social skills, eligibility for special services, and learning environments and school climates
Evaluate the effectiveness of academic and behavioral management programs
Identify and implement programs and strategies to improve schools
Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions
Train educators, students, and parents on topics including: data collection for problem solving purposes, instructional and behavior management strategies, substance abuse, crisis management, and working with students who have disabilities or unique talents
Qualification
Required
Master's or Ed.S. in a field that meets Nevada state requirements for obtaining a Nevada School Psychologist certificate
Possession of a Nevada School Psychologist Certificate by time of placement
Possession of a Nevada School Psychologist License is required
Staying in compliance with current best practices based on professional literature, resources and/or professional organizations
Current professional standards and ethics
Current legal requirements and regulations dealing with the Americans with Disabilities Act and special education law
Implement federal, state, and district guidelines, policies and procedures relating to providing psycho-educational services
Knowledge of child development and psychopathology in order to develop and implement prevention and intervention programs for students with a wide range of needs and disorders
Knowledge of family influences that affect students' wellness, learning, achievement, and be able to form partnerships between parents, educators, and the community
Current literature on various aspects of education and child development in order to translate research into practice
Understanding of research design and statistics in sufficient depth to conduct investigations relevant to their own work
Ability to define current problem areas, strengths, and needs (at the individual, group, and systems level) through assessment
Ability to listen well, participate in discussions, convey information and work together with others at an individual, group and systems level
Ability to develop challenging but achievable cognitive and academic goals for all students
Ability to provide information about ways in which students can achieve these goals, and monitor student progress towards these goals
Awareness of, appreciation for, and ability to work with individuals and groups with a variety of strengths and needs from a variety of racial, cultural, ethnic, experiential, and linguistic backgrounds
Ability to understand the school as a system and work with individuals and groups to facilitate structure and policies that create and maintain schools as safe, caring and inviting places for members of the school community
Responsibility for developing as professionals and practice in ways that meet all appropriate ethical, professional, and legal standards to enhance the quality of services, and to protect the rights of all parties
Preferred
Fluency in speaking, reading and writing Spanish is preferred
An Ed.D. or Ph.D is desirable
A minimum of 2 (two) years working with elementary or secondary students is desirable
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) is desirable, but not required
Benefits
No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Salary Increases
Longevity Bonuses
Guidance Resources
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Company
Washoe County School District
Nevada's second largest school district serving the Reno/Sparks and surrounding areas.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Searcy
Chief Operating Officer
Chris Turner, Ed.D.
Chief Information Officer
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