Posting Dates: June 21, 2019- August 30,2019
THIS JOB HAS BEEN REPOSTED UNTIL FILLED
PENDING PRESTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVAL
Salary: Based upon degree and years experience
Certification: School Psychologist PK-AD
Employment Term: 205 Days; prorated for the 2019-20 school year
Budget Source: State Aid/Local/Special Ed. Funds
Supervisor: Director of Special Education
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Appropriate certification for the position as required by WV Policy 5t202;
- Experience with school age children is preferred;
- Clearance of any criminal convictions as listed in House Bill 146;
- Successfully carry out the responsibilities of the position;
- Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration;
- Satisfactory references concerning past performance;
- Satisfactory past evaluations.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS/INDICATORS:
Leadership:
- Display knowledge of area of responsibility;
- Keep informed of recent developments in field;
- use good judgement;
- Establish and follow schedule;
- Assist teachers in use of individual evaluation instruments;
- Consult with teachers on student management ideas.
Work Toward School System Improvement:
- Keep program current with needs of system and community;
- Assist teachers in the use of results of individual evaluations, related materials, and appropriate methods.
Promote Good Employee and Public Relations
- Cooperate with staff and public;
- be accessible;
- Treat parents, staff, public and students courteously;
- Work with parents in developing and understanding of learning problems, and behavioral needs.
Display Professional Work Habits
- Maintain confidentiality;
- Display a positive attitude;
- Display respect for opinions of others;
- Regular attendance;
- Be punctual.
Professional Development
- Promote staff development in areas related to Psychology;
- Read professional journals;
- Attend professional meetings.
Professional Evaluation
- Constantly evaluate and update the program;
- Offer suggestions to special education director on program improvement;
- Offer suggestions to teachers on methods to use in working with students.
Perform Duties Assigned
- Prepare and submit reports as required;
- Serve on eligibility cmmittee;
- Serve on liaison to other professionals;
- Monitor procedural safeguards to assure compliance;
- Consult with and assist other Psychologist;
- Maintain files in central office;
- Requisition materials and supplies;
- Evaluate assessment data on sutdents transferring into county;
- Serve as liaison to menta;/behavioral health professionals beyond school setting;
- Assess risk potential on individual students.
Other duties as assigned.
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