School Psychologist Position Available In St. Lucie, Florida

School Psychologist St. Lucie Public Schools – 3.0 Port Saint Lucie, FL Job Details Full-time $53,719 – $65,246 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Working with people with developmental disabilities Patient assessment Certified School Psychologist Special education Mid-level Master’s degree Experience with children School psychology Under 1 year Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

School Psychologist – St. Lucie Public Schools We are seeking a passionate candidate with experience in school psychology or psychology and who loves to be around kids. If you are ready to make a positive impact in our community, this job is for you! St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) proudly serves students with a graduation rate of 96% for the six traditional high schools. As a high-ranking B-rated District, there are no failing schools, and SLPS ranks #1 on the Treasure Coast for student achievement. The District also has the distinction of being recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work. The mission of SLPS is to ensure all students graduate from safe and caring schools equipped with the knowledge, skills and desire to succeed. St. Lucie Public Schools is located on the beautiful, sunny east coast of Florida. •Visit our District webpage to apply at www.stlucieschools.org Click to view current job openings Select an Assignment Click “Search For Posted Positions” Click in the box of the “Apply” field for each position of interest Click “View details of selected position” for salary and job description information Click “Apply for Selected Position(s)” If you are a new applicant, please create a “New” profile. If you are a current employee or have applied with us before, please login to the account you created when first applying to the district. If you have questions regarding your login information, please call (772) 429-7500. Complete “ALL” incomplete sections Click “Submit to HR”

Length of Work:

11 or 12 Months

JOB GOAL

To function as a member of the total educational team and bring specialized knowledge and skills related to learning processes, techniques of assessment of learning and social adjustment, research design, and modification of behaviors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.

Master’s degree with certification in School Psychology or Florida state licensure in school psychology or psychology. 2. Minimum of three years’ experience in education or related field preferred. 3. Ability to perform the functions of the position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

To consult with teachers, administrators, student service staff, parents, and other appropriate personnel to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems. 2. To actively participate in the PS/RtI (Problem Solving/Response to Intervention) process at the school and district level. 3. To utilize psychological methods, instruments and techniques for purposes of measurement, understanding, and prediction of learning and behavior in the school child. 4. To produce in a timely manner typed reports reflecting the results of the above measurements to be used by school and staff personnel in designing Individual Educational Plans for students as needed 5. To counsel using psychological principles and techniques for the purpose of improving communications, socialization, adjustment, adaptation, and achievement on a short-term basis. 6. To utilize learning theory and principles to aid teachers or parents with individual child and/or group behavior management. 7. To plan and/or participate in educational research aimed at improving instructional programs. 8. To attend and conduct in-service meetings and conferences to develop professional attitudes and skills. 9. Communicate with the parents regarding programs and services available to meet the educational, health behavioral, and mental health needs of students. 10. To complete and submit Medicaid forms for eligible students. 11. To perform assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner. 12. To perform assigned tasks with a high standard of quality. 13. To perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Supervisor or his/her designee may assign.

PHYSICAL DEMAND CLASS

Sedentary Light (SL) – Occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing 10 pounds or less. Infrequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing 11-20 pounds. Occasional walking and/or standing may be required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$53,719.00 – $65,246.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person