School Psychologist - Middle School

Position Purpose Provides support to children to help them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Collaborates with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments. Evaluates students referred as potential candidates for Special Education programming and presents a report to the local education authority in collaboration with other educational specialists. Responsibilities Practices ethical, legal, and professional standards as defined by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Uses the general framework of the NASP Practice Model across 10 domains of practice for comprehensive service provision. Consults and collaborates with educational staff, families, and community stakeholders to support students' emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and academic needs. Provides consultation regarding Special Education disabilities, eligibility, and Special Education law for school personnel and families. Collaborates with outside agencies to support students' needs in the school setting. Promotes and collaborates on implementing system-wide educational initiatives such as Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). In consultation with school-based practitioners, provides consultation for classroom management and training on best practices. Implements restorative practices in the educational setting. Listens to students' concerns about academic, emotional, or social issues. Provides individual and group mental health interventions as appropriate. Provides behavioral intervention and prevention support using a data-based decision model. Supports safe and positive school climates using research-based crisis prevention and preparedness models. Engages in IDEA child find/special education processes as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Processes referrals and facilitates the initial child find/special education process at the building level (compliance with Special Education process: evaluations and timelines). Conducts comprehensive evaluations for Special Education; shares evaluation results and assists in determining eligibility for special education and appropriate services. Consults on the development of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and the development of Positive Behavior Support plans for implementation with the assistance of the teacher and family. Serves as a member of the Building Emergency Response Team. Provides intellectual assessment for early entrance, whole, or partial grade acceleration. Performs other related duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's or specialist's degree (minimum of 60 graduate hours) from a NASP accredited program in School Psychology. Praxis School Psychology (5403) exam passed with a minimum score of 155. Ability to possess a Valid North Dakota Teaching License with North Dakota School Psychologist credential. Preferred Qualifications Completion of 1200-hour internship consisting of at least 600 hours in a school setting under the supervision of a licensed school psychologist. Previous experience as a school psychologist. Previous experience as multi-disciplinary team leader. EEO Statement The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr