Job Description
Overview: POSITION TITLE (Oracle title) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST WORKING TITLE Advanced Learning Services School Psychologist SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Academics/Advanced Learning Services LOCATION Crossroads I, Cary, NC PAY GRADE Psychologist Salary Schedule FLSA STATUS Exempt ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT Yes WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek POSITION PURPOSE: Collaborates, problem solves, intervenes, and evaluates to support the academic, intellectual, and social-emotional needs of gifted and advanced learners in all grades (K-12). Evaluates and analyzes data to support advanced learning programming by providing professional learning, consultation, evaluations, and cross-departmental collaboration. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) Extensive knowledge of current advanced learning trends and research, and a willingness to stay current with changes in AIG Programming Standards; Considerable knowledge of assessing, evaluating, and serving giftedness in underrepresented populations (i.e., twice/thrice exceptional and culturally/linguistically/economically diverse); Considerable knowledge of the National Association of School Psychologists’ Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services and the NC Professional School Psychology Standards; Considerable knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework for service delivery including universal screening, progress monitoring, problem solving process, and Implementation Science; Considerable knowledge of school environments, child development, and curriculum and instruction; Considerable knowledge of state and federal policies and regulations related to special education; Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps; Effective consultation skills; Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills; Ability and willingness to provide direct services to students in all grade spans (K-12); Ability to design and deliver professional development to educators; Ability to reflect on practice and engage in continuous improvement; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, mental health professionals, external agencies. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE Advanced sixth-year level degree in School Psychology; Experience with a variety of formal and informal student assessment measures when considering all areas of suspected disabilities. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license in School Psychology; Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with AIG and advanced learning programs and services including, but not limited to, gifted programming, Early Kindergarten Entry, Whole Grade Advancement, subject acceleration, high school advanced coursework and opportunities; Experience with designing and implementing family engagement opportunities for diverse communities; Experience that incorporates comprehensive and integrated school psychological services; Understanding Section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policies; Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Incorporates understanding of school, family, community, and cultural differences on academic achievement when evaluating students’ social, emotional, intellectual, and academic needs during and after program identification. Understands the influences of school, family, community, and cultural differences in academic achievement.