District Hybrid School Psychologist - $2,500 Signing Bonus
- Signing Bonus Eligibility: Selected candidate must be a newly hired employee to Appoquinimink School District. Current Appoquinimink School District employees are NOT eligible for signing bonuses.
- Annual Stipend: $7,500 School Psychologist stipend (spread out over the school year in 26 pays)
SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales
TRAINING
Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.
POSITION OVERVIEW Under supervision of the Supervisor of Student Services, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated School Pscyhologist to join our team in a unique hybrid role with the Appoquinimink School District. This position combines the flexibility of remote work with the advantages of being an official district employee, offering access to comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and district resources.
As a Hybrid School Psychologist, you will work remotely approximately 75% of the teacher work year, with the expectation of in-person work for about one week each month, or roughly 25% of the teacher work year.
In-person responsibilities include: - Conducting classroom and behavioral observations
- Providing counseling services not suited for a virtual format
- Administering assessments that require in-person administration
You will have the flexibility to plan and manage your schedule to ensure that all necessary in-person components are completed efficiently within the designated in-person weeks. This role offers the best of both worlds: the flexibility of remote work and the stability and resources of being a valued member of the Appoquinimink School District team.
The School Psychologist will serve in a leadership role to integrate services to best meet the needs of students, families, and the school community. The School Psychologist will provide a comprehensive range of direct and indirect services which align with the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Practice Model Domains which includes ensuring the implementation of the policies and procedures of the district and the Special Education Regulations, Delaware Administrative Code.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:
Utilize data-based decision making:
- apply knowledge of data based decision making to the Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavior Support Plan process
- conduct comprehensive psychoeducational assessments as delineated by federal, state, and local regulations and procedures
- identify strengths and needs in individuals as well as systems and processes
- develop effective interventions, services, and programs
- measure progress and outcomes within a multitiered system of supports (MTSS)
Engage in consultation and collaboration: - with individuals, families, groups, and systems
- demonstrate skills to consult, collaborate, and communicate effectively with others
- fully participates in the IEP process where psychoeducational assessments are interpreted and explained, and eligibility for special education services is determined
Academic Interventions and Instructional Supports: - use assessment and data collection methods to implement and evaluate services that support academic skill development
- recognize the importance of taking a whole child approach to developing interventions and supports
- Collaborate with teams to write meaningful, measurable, observable IEP goals
Mental and Behavioral Health Services and Interventions: - design, implement, and evaluate services that promote resilience and positive behavior
- support socialization, social-emotional learning and adaptive skills, and enhance overall mental and behavioral health
School-Wide Practices to Promote Learning: - develop and implement practices and strategies to create and maintain safe, effective, and supportive learning environments for students and school staff
- work collaboratively to cultivate a culture of care and ensure that students feel connected, protected, and respected
Services to Promote Safe and Supportive Schools: - promote preventive and responsive services that enhance learning, mental and behavioral health, and psychological and physical safety and implement effective crisis prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery
- serve as facilitator of Manifestation Determination IEP meetings and takes leadership role in designing and implementing plans which result
Family, School, and Community Collaboration: - facilitate family and school partnerships and interactions with community agencies to enhance academic and social–behavioral outcomes for children
- support the district’s commitment to a community schools approach
Equitable Practices for Diverse Student Populations: - knowledge of individual differences, abilities, disabilities, and other diverse characteristics and the impact they have on development and learning
- implement evidence-based strategies to enhance services in both general and special education
- recognize that equitable practices for diverse student populations, respect for diversity in development and learning, and advocacy for social justice are foundational to effective service delivery
Research and Evidence-Based Practice: - evaluate and apply research as a foundation for service delivery
- use various techniques and technology resources for data collection, measurement, and analysis to support effective practices at the individual, group, and/or systems levels
Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice: - provide services consistent with ethical, legal, and professional standards
- engage in responsive ethical and professional decision-making
- effective interpersonal skills, responsibility, adaptability, initiative, dependability, technological competence, advocacy skills, respect for human diversity, and a commitment to social justice and equity
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Educational Resources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Below are the qualifications for this position: - Must be eligible for State of Delaware Certification as a School Psychologist AND eligible for certification in the state of physical residence.
- Knowledge of best practices in special education.
- Thorough knowledge of IDEA/504 and the IEP process.
- Knowledge and ability to interpret psychometric measures and monitor progress through data collection.
- Thorough knowledge of conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Positive Behavior Support Plans.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and technical skills.
- Criminal background check, Tuberculin testing, and health verification.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Candidates must reside outside of a 100 mile radius of the school district.
- Candidates must not be employed by the state of Delaware within 30 days of the date of posting through the date of hire.
Work Environment: - Must be able to consistently work independently in an environment with a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions.
- Must have a reliable High-Speed Internet connection with sufficient bandwidth to support live streaming, video conferencing (e.g., Zoom), and uploading/downloading large files without lags. Wired connection preferable: an Ethernet connection to ensure stable internet, avoiding disruptions during lessons.
- Must use a high-definition web camera to ensure clear video for live sessions and a noise-canceling microphone or headset for clear audio during live lessons.
- Must use adequate lighting to ensure a well-lit video presence during live classes.
- Must maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time, or as defined by the school.
- Must not be the primary caregiver for an in-house dependent during work hours.
- Must feature a well maintained personal computer that meets the technical requirements for delivering online instruction.
- Must use the Appoquinimink School District virtual backdrop for all classes taught and video sessions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. They must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess average cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time is sometimes required. In addition, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects is a necessary requirement.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS - All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver’s License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
NONDISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE
The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
EVALUATION
Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and the Appoquinimink Education Association, Affiliate of DSEA/NEA.
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