Model Lab School Psychologist

Model Lab School Psychologist Eastern Kentucky University This position is responsible for all school psychologist duties associated with the Model Laboratory School students. The psychologist will plan, organize, and implement world‑class educational programs in a P‑12 laboratory school environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, and help the school and University meet established goals. The role includes working with special needs populations, student supervision, student assessments, writing psychological evaluations, attending ARC meetings to interpret assessment data, providing emotional, social and crisis counseling with students as needed, and faculty support, as well as supporting the school's mission of pre‑service teacher training, university research initiatives and committee work. Job Duties Provides all psychological duties associated with Model Laboratory Schools. Work with special needs populations to provide psychological services. Conduct student assessments and write psychological evaluations as required. Attend ARC meetings to interpret assessment data. Provide emotional, social and crisis counseling to students as needed. Maintain a professional identity and integrity through application of legal and ethical principles. Provide faculty and administrative team support. Create a school environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests. Prepare for psychology/counseling sessions and show evidence of preparation. Accurately and thoroughly maintain required documentation, including the Infinite Campus student information system; maintain accurate records as required by law, school and university policy, and administrative regulation. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of behavior and assist with self‑regulation. Implement the Laboratory School philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Provide progress reports as required. Maintain confidentiality and take all necessary precautions to protect students, student records, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and maintain order. Follow all University policies, procedures and Institutional Review Board guidelines, and adhere to Model Lab policies and procedures as outlined in the faculty handbook. Cooperate with students, professionals, parents, staff, community groups, and university staff. Cooperate fully with investigations conducted by the University and the School as authorized by policy or law. Be responsive and available for parent conferences; schedule them as soon as possible and as needed. Attend staff meetings and participate on school and university committees; membership in appropriate professional organizations is encouraged. Maintain regular attendance. Participate in the school’s graduation exercises, including wearing appropriate academic regalia. Perform other duties as assigned. Demonstrate progress in teaching, scholarship and service in areas related to education and departmental goals; such productivity includes preparation and dissemination of curriculum materials, action research, publication, grant proposals, or professional conference presentations. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in education or a related field from a regionally accredited university. Kentucky certification for school psychology. Experience as a school psychologist (preferred). Background Check Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. State law requires a national and state criminal history background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating there are no administrative findings of child abuse or neglect. EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr