POSITION:                School Psychologist

            DEPARTMENT:      Special Education

            REPORTS TO:         Principal/Supervisor

            SALARY:                  Unit II Salary Schedule (200 days)

            LOCATION:              To Be Determined

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be eligible for Maryland certification as a school psychologist.
• Must have experience in psychological assessment administration, interpretation and report writing
• Must have skills in computerized data collection and word processing functions
• Must have the ability to use the on-line web-based Maryland IEP system and related tools
• Must have the ability to relate to parent, professionals, and community agencies in order to develop appropriate programs
• Must have an understanding of the IEP process and the ability to write behavior goals and assist in the development of behavior assessments and behavior plans.
• Must have regular on time attendance
• Must be capable of performing the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a member of the school IEP team.

• Complete assessments for the purpose of determining eligibility on a mandated time schedule
• Use appropriate assessment tools to identify students in need of special education services
• Provide a written report of assessment results and recommendations in compliance with COMAR regulations
• Participate as a member of the school PST team
• Use the on-line web-based Maryland IEP system and related tools
• Provide information on service options and placement alternatives supporting least restrictive environment options
• Make recommendations for students
• Provide counseling sessions and social skills training for students in accordance with their IEPs
• Provide professional development to staff at the direction of the supervisor
• Provide behavioral support to the classroom teacher/therapeutic behavior aide; including providing and revising daily behavior plans, and other visual/classroom supports as needed.
• Assist with developing behavioral goals for the student’s IEP.
• Assist in developing and revising functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans
• Recommend instructional techniques and strategies to implement educational programs
• Coordinate and consult with outside agencies
• Assume other duties as assigned

PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:

• All interested in this position must complete an application located on our website at acpsmd.org in the job opportunities tab.
• Questions can directed to Mrs. Debbie Metheny at 301-759-2064

In accordance with state law, anyone hired who will have contact with our school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation.

The Board of Education of Allegany County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or the provision of service, programs or activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER