Primary School Psychologist

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Definition: Under the direction of the Primary Principal perform a variety of professional activities involved in the consultation, eligibility, services, and additional assessments of students, families, staff, administrators, and others: participate in the planning, development, and implementation of related Individualized Education Plans, behavior plans, and educational goals and services; provide psychological counseling; and conduct observation, assessment and treatment of mental health issues among identified students with special needs. 

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 IEPs, 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 preschool 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 issues 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.

Educatoin and experience: 

• Pre-School and Primary School experience is highly desirable.

Application procedures:

If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter with a CV addressing relevant qualifications and experience.

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 of the interview.

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