School Psychologist - Hawaii District - North Hawaii

This posting is for School Psychologists who will provide services to students at various schools within the Hawaii District as needed and assigned by the North Hawaii Regional Special Education Office. Salary Range: School Psychologist, SR-24: $6,660.00 - $7,968.00. Initial step placement for new external applicants; higher steps are based on qualifications, critical needs, and funding. Examples of Duties Provide educational personnel, parents and families with school psycho-educational services designed to enhance the mental health, behavioral, personality, social competency, academic or educational status of students, which include individual or group assessments; developing behavior management plans; developing classroom-based interventions; conducting individual and/or group student counseling sessions; providing counseling and appropriate support services for students with mental health related needs, in coordination with other professionals; and designing direct service plans to enhance cognitive, affective, social and vocational development. Design and develop procedures that promote psychological well-being and facilitate learning for students. Plan skill-enhancing activities for others regarding issues of human learning, development and behavior (e.g. in-service training, parent education, etc.). Develop collaborative relationships with school personnel (e.g. faculty, counselors, other disciplines, etc.) for provision of psycho-educational services and program evaluation purposes. Consult and collaborate with parents, students and school personnel in the development of services for students' educational or mental health related services. Advise school personnel on matters related to behavioral/social/emotional concerns of students. Counsel families on psychological and behavioral needs of students in collaboration with school counselors or other professionals. Participate in planning and implementation of crisis intervention services as appropriate, with school administrators, faculty and support staff. Advise school personnel on appropriate selection and use of psycho-educational instruments to test special needs students. Plan, coordinate and/or arrange for in-service training for school personnel in pre-referral intervention and teacher assist team strategies; screening and evaluation techniques; in-school interventions and program modifications; functional behavior analyses; child growth and development; etc. Monitor the identification and evaluation components for students with special needs as required by State and federal rules and regulations. Advise school staff on individual and group assessment procedures. Advise school personnel on the implementation of systems of accountability and outcome evaluation for interventions and other services provided in schools. Conduct school needs surveys and screen groups of students for school failure and adjustment problems, in collaboration with school counselors. Assist school administration in the assessment of program effectiveness and preparation of data and materials for due process proceedings. May provide technical/clinical consultation to psychological examiners, behavioral counselors, social worker/human service professional or other professionals. May represent the department in administrative or court hearings. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of : Role and function of school psychologists, child and adolescent development; individual differences and exceptionalities; theories of learning, intelligence, and personality; counseling and interventions; the use of interpretation of psycho-educational tests; principles and practices of education; physiological psychology; statistics and research methodology; principles of legal and ethical issues in professional practices; applicable State and federal rules and regulations. Ability to : Implement school psychological services and school-based mental-health related services; apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations; participate as a team member and group facilitator; demonstrate effective organizational, time management, and decision-making skills; develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with personnel in various disciplines; prepare clear and concise reports and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; develop and maintain professional integrity and excellence by actively engaging in activities such as workshops, seminars, and related training that are designed to maintain, expand and extend professional knowledge and skills. A master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in school psychology; and a 1200‑hour internship of which 600 hours must have been in an elementary, middle or secondary school setting, provided that when the internship is of less than 1200 hours and/or 600 hours in a school setting, one additional year of supervised professional work as a school psychologist in a school setting shall meet the required internship experience. A master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in educational psychology, counseling psychology or closely related field in a psychology profession that included graduate courses in human learning and development, psycho‑educational assessment, individual differences, remedial and special education, principles of legal and ethical issues in the field of education or psychology, statistics, research methodology; and a 1200‑hour internship of which 600 hours must have been in an elementary, middle or secondary school setting, provided that when the internship is of less than 1200 hours and/or 600 hours in a school setting, one additional year of supervised professional work in a psychology profession in a school setting shall meet the required internship experience. Current school psychologist license or certification issued by another State. Current Nationally Certified School Psychologist certification from the National Association of School Psychologists. Some positions require possession of a current, valid driver's license. Equal Opportunity The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Benefits Paid holidays (13 per year; 14 in an election year). Vacation: 21 days per year for designated bargaining units. Sick leave: 21 days per year. Health insurance: State subsidizes part of premiums for eligible employees. Group life insurance: Free to employees and retirees. Retirement plan with state contribution; eligibility based on service years and age. Optional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation, and disability insurance available for eligible employees. Paydays occur on the 5th and 20th (or the preceding business day) of each month. New employees will receive their first paycheck within the first three pay periods after their start date. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hawaiʻi State Department of Education