School Psychologist

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSJOB TITLE: School Psychologist, Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish)SCHEDULE: Full Time and Part Time positions availableREPORTS TO: Coordinator, Psychological ServicesDEFINITION: Provides psychological consultation to school staff and parents, and psychological consultation, assessment, and intervention services to students to address learning, behavioral and mental health needs in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and The Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence. Performs other duties as assigned.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:Develops school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports through school-based problem-solving teams, including behavior teams and student support teams.Develops academic and behavioral interventions for students with targeted and intensive needs through student support teams.Identifies conditions and impairments and participates in the determination of student eligibility for disabilities and accommodations under Section 504 through student support teams; participates in the development and review of 504 accommodations through student support teams.Collaborates with school staff to develop student behavior plans, conduct functional behavioral assessments, and develop behavior intervention plans for students with targeted and intensive needs through student support teams and Individual Education Program (IEP) teams.Conducts psychological assessments of cognitive, behavioral, adaptive, social, emotional, and academic functioning for students suspected of disabilities and in need of accommodations and services as needed under Section 504 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).Identifies conditions and impairments and participates in the determination of student eligibility for disabilities and services under the IDEA through IEP teams; participates in the development and review of IEP goals, objectives, and services through IEP teams.Plans for students with special needs involving cultural and linguistic diversity, sensory deficits, neuropsychological issues, communication, social skills, and emotional conditions.Provides behavioral and mental health services for students with educational needs including psychological counseling, crisis response, threat assessment/management, traumatic loss support, and consultation with school staff, parents, independent providers, and community agencies.Provides professional learning and training to school staff and parents to support high academic achievement and positive behavior in schools.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training, and Experience:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree, an advanced graduate specialist’s degree or certificate, and/or doctoral degree in psychology, education or human development; completion of a 1200-hour internship in school psychology, or its equivalent.Licenses and Certificates:Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Psychologist endorsement.OREducation, Training, and Experience:Education, training, and experience as required by the Maryland Pathway to Initial Licensure for School Psychologist.PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this position is performed in school and office environments. Work includes physical activities such as the carrying and lifting of psychological assessment instruments. Work requires the ability to move throughout the schools. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and travel to school and office sites throughout the system.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Employees may be required to occasionally work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Persons in this position classification that hold a clinical license will be required to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number with the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and enroll as a Maryland Medicaid Provider through the Maryland Department of Health’s Provider Revalidation and Enrollment Portal (ePREP).GRADE: TABCO 10-month pay scaleSALARY: $62,252 - $119,000FLSA: ExemptRETIREMENT: Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees. Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States requiredApplication InstructionsPlease read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.Pre-Employment Requirements:All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.Non-Discrimination StatementThe Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 View phone number on click.appcast.io). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 View phone number on click.appcast.io).Contact InformationChloé Duncan, MBA, IPMA-SCP6901 Charles Street, E BuildingTowson, Maryland 21204Phone: 443-809-4146Fax: 410-296-0568Email: View email address on click.appcast.io