NOTICE OF VACANCY

February 5, 2024

 

 

POSITION:  SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

 

LOCATION:  Central Office – Student Services

 

POSITION SUMMARY:  The school psychologist will use his/her specialized knowledge in the area of child development, assessment, behavior, learning theory, consultation, and educational research to assist school personnel in enriching the educational experiences of all students. The school psychologist will work cooperatively with school personnel to assist with planning and programming for the needs of all students.

 

REPORTS TO:  Director of Student Services, Supervisor of Student Services

 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

1. Hold the Maryland State certification in School Psychology or meet eligibility criteria for Maryland State Certification:

• A master’s or higher degree in school psychology from a Maryland approved program and qualifying scores including a successful year-long internship in school psychology, or
• A master’s or higher degree and complete an out of state approved program in school psychology, culminating a minimum of a 1200-hour internship in school psychology and qualifying scores, or
• A valid Nationally Certified School Psychologist certificate issued by the National School Psychology Certification Board, or
• A master’s or higher degree from IHE, and valid, professional certificate in school psychology from another state and verification of at least 27 months of satisfactory performance as a school psychologist within the past 7 years.

2. Hold a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) or equivalent in school psychology, preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have: 

1. Be able to handle crisis situations or manage changes in schedules or routine.
2. Possess exceptional interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrate positive, collaborative problem-solving skills with students, parents/guardians, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues.
4. Possess a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance.
5. Demonstrate success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed below.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

1. Provides core services adapted to the particular needs of each student, situation, and setting including prevention, consultation, intervention, assessment, and counseling in the school setting.
2. Conducts observations, collects data, reviews student records, confers with teachers and parents, interviews students, and conducts functional assessments in order to provide appropriate interventions for students.
3. Counsels individual and groups of students.
4. Plans behavior interventions based on presenting student information.
5. Conducts in-services and professional development as needed.
6. Serves as a member of the Student Services Team (SST) in assigned schools and helps to develop yearly goals and objectives for the team that will provide services for the school community and that will compliment the school improvement plan.
7. Cooperates and communicates with community agencies, clinics, hospitals, and private practice professionals in providing assistance to students with serious learning and behavioral problems.
8. Uses assessment measures to evaluate cognitive abilities, adaptive behaviors, social skills, and emotional development.
9. Provides crisis intervention services as part of school and county crisis teams.
10. Assists in program development to facilitate students’ academic and social development and routinely gathers evidence of positive outcomes resulting from psychological services delivered to students, school personnel, and parents.
11. Serves on and consults with their school’s IEP Team as appropriate.
12. Participates positively and effectively at grade-level, team, school, and district level meetings including such efforts as serving as a coach for school or district level Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) teams.
13. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
14. Comes to work promptly every day.
15. Works flexible hours as necessary.
16. Travels to and from assigned schools.

 

OTHER JOB DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Assists with other duties as assigned by the Director.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.

 

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:   May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

 

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Eleven (11) month position as established by the policies of the Board of Education and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools’ salary schedule for teachers. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

 

EVALUATION:  Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

 

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION:  2024-2025 school year

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Position will remain open until filled. Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website –

www.calvertnet.k12.md.us

 

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

 

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

 

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

 

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

 

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

 

Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

 

Ms. Cecelia Lewis

Director of Student Services

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

 

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

 

Mr. Zachary Seawell

Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

 

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

 

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

 

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.