İşin təsviri
Essential functions:
May include, but are not limited to the following:
- Complete initial evaluations, additional assessments and three-year re-evaluation.
- Evaluate the results of tests in relation to the cultural, environmental, and language backgrounds of students.
- Participate as a member of the IEP team to develop IEP goals, objectives, adaptations, accommodations, modifications and instructional plans; implement and monitor the IEP per designated psychological and/or counseling services.
- Write detailed and individualized reports concerning psychological observations, assessments and evaluations; provide input in the formulation of educational, developmental and remediation plans and strategies for various disabilities, disorders and other student issues.
- Perform a variety of professional activities involved in the observation, assessment and treatment of mental health issues among the student population at assigned school sites.
- Attend and participate in IEP, early intervention /pre-referral meetings and other assigned meetings and conferences for both regular and special education students; collaborate with staff and administrators in the formulation, development and implementation of IEP’s, behavior plans and related services, and goals and objectives.
- Counsel students individually and in small groups using a variety of data gathering and therapy techniques to monitor progress.
- Provide crisis intervention and counseling for students and families during crisis situations as needed.
- Serve as a resource to site and district personnel and members of the school community concerning youth services.
- Consult and work collaboratively with all district personnel, parents and other agencies.
Knowledge of:
- High English, Azerbaijan and Russian languages knowledge;
- State laws and regulations surrounding the provision of special education services and district policies and procedures; principles, methods, techniques, strategies, and trends in educational, social, and emotional adjustment assessment functions;
- applicable and appropriate psychological and achievement instruments, techniques, and procedures;
- social services and youth services agencies;
- social, emotional and behavioral characteristics of pre-school and school age students;
- evaluation and research techniques, strategies and procedures; basic computer and instructional technology skills.
Ability to:
- Effectively and efficiently assess students and aid them in analyzing and developing alternative solutions to behavioral, educational, social and emotional issues and concerns;
- Conduct, analyze and effectively utilize a variety of individual and group counseling techniques applicable to students with learning, behavioral and emotional needs;
- Effectively work with site and district personnel, parents, social services and youth service agencies in resolving student ussies and learning plans; organize and manage a caseload at multiple sites;
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form; establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders; follow applicable state and federal timelines;
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls;
- Establish and maintain effective organizational, public and community relationships.
Education and Experience:
- Pre-School and Primary School experience is highly desirable.
Application procedures:
If you are interested to apply, please send a cover letter with a CV addressing relevant qualifications and experience to e-mail.
CVs without cover letters will not be considered. In the subject line of your e-mail message, please mention the title of the position you are applying for. No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview.