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School Psychologist: 12 Month

Job Posted 1/18/2025
TrulyHired
Annapolis, MD
United States
Job Description
Job Description

Title Code:

Psychologist: School 12MTH

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.

JOB SUMMARY
Provides psychological services to assist students, professional staff, and families regarding a broad range of educational and adjustment problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Consults with teachers, principals, and administrators concerning classroom management, student learning, behavior and emotional problems, and principles of human interaction as applied to individuals and groups, parents as well as staff, and the improvement of educational climate in school, home, and community situation; collaborates with school staff in planning and developing programs to address or prevent behavior and instructional problems; follows up to monitor effectiveness and adjust recommendations as necessary.
  • Conducts psychological assessments, including cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning, and analyzes the results in conjunction with educational performance, classroom observations, medical histories, sociological data, and special education programs; interprets the information analyzed and its instructional and behavioral implications for teachers, principals, administrators, and parents; formulates diagnosis and recommends appropriate remedial or therapeutic measures based on modern research, evidence and theory.
  • Provides necessary counseling and other related services to students with disabilities according to their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), provides counseling and consultation for other students as necessary.
  • Plans and conducts professional development trainings and individual consultations for teachers in-classroom management, curriculum planning and instructional techniques, the handling of behavior and other problems, and issues related to special education, child abuse, sexual harassment, and crisis prevention and intervention.
  • Prepares reports analyzing student learning and behavior, providing diagnostic assessment, and recommending intervention techniques, such as behavior intervention plans, curriculum and/or environmental modifications, class placements, behavior modification programs, or referral to outside medical and social service agencies and private providers.
  • Attends and participates in school-based team conferences, Section 504 multidisciplinary meetings, and IEP team meetings where appropriate and within required timelines; serves as a witness in special education mediations and hearings as requested.
  • Completes required documentation within timelines, including case notes, IEP/504 documentation, and assessment reports.
  • Participates in crisis intervention services, including individual and school-wide prevention, intervention and postvention activities, conducts threat determinations as needed.
  • Adheres to school, department and district policies, rules and practices, and professional ethics.
  • Enrolls in and maintains appropriate credentials for Medicaid billing (e.g., NPI number, e-Prep), completes Medicaid billing within deparment timelines.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education
  • Master's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
Experience
  • None
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of psychological assessment and determination of educational disabilities, learning theory, child development, and counseling techniques as applied to children and adolescents in the school environment.
  • Knowledge of school system organization and operation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with and to gain the confidence and cooperation of students, parents, the school staff, and community representatives.
  • Job requires direct in-person provision of service, therefore punctual, regular and predictable attendance is essential.
  • Demonstrates ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
  • Hold or be eligible for School Psychologist Certification issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
  • Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
  • Daily access to reliable transportation.
Driving Requirements
  • Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
  • Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE
  • N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
  • Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • No special vision requirements
Work Environment
Location
  • Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
Noise Level
  • Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements
  • None:

Travel Requirements
  • 10% day travel within the county to school-based team conferences, Section 504 multidisciplinary meetings, and IEP team meetings.

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 10/1/2024 Established Date: 7/1/1972 Title Code: D31595 Title: PSYCHOLOGIST: SCHOOL 12MTH Alternate Title: School Psychologist: 12MTH Reports to Generic: Coordinator Reports to Specific: COORDINATOR: PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

ORGANIZATION

Division: Student & Systemic Supports Business Unit: Student Services Department: Psychological Services Negotiated Agreement: Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: I Days Worked: 260 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Grade:
TG09

Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 1 - Teachers)
Essential Job: Months Worked: 12 Hours Worked: 7.5 Job Family: Healthcare and Licensed Clinicians Sub-Function: Psychologists

Welcome to ATX Learning

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) provides a challenging and rewarding educational experience for every child. We offer a comprehensive system-wide multicultural curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade. At every level, the focus is on success for every student. Quality instruction, combined with teacher commitment, provides excellence in our instructional programs. Explore career opportunities with a progressive school system dedicated to providing the very best services to our students, our educators, and our community. Located on the magnificent Chesapeake Bay, Anne Arundel County is conveniently located near the cities of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and is home to the state capitol, Annapolis, which has a rich historical past. Notable landmarks include the United State Naval Academy, Fort George G. Meade, the National Security Agency, and Baltimore Washington International Airport. The county encompasses urban, suburban, and rural areas, with 432 miles of tidal shoreline. Fine dining, state parks, major cultural attractions, the best in entertainment and professional sports are within easy access to our central location.