School Psychologist

Introduction

As a pioneer in the Charter school movement, CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education management organizations in the United States, providing a wide variety of educational choices to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisiana. Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA s mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation.

With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts.

To join a team of people with the mission:
Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a School Psychologist, you will be responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations.

The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students  social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities the school psychologist promotes effective educational environments.

• Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results for students and participate in IEP conferences, team meetings, and problem-solving meetings.
• Schedule IEP meetings related to evaluations
• Collaborate with MTSS team
• Monitor completion of case study evaluations and participate in IEP conferences and problem-solving meetings.
• Meet all legal deadlines as stated by the district and school policies and procedures
• Collaborate with ESE team
• Lead crisis intervention efforts and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate.
• Provide assistance to staff in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions and accommodations for students.
• Evaluate and/or translate research into practice and understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations for improvement of services.
• Contribute to program development that furthers the integration of social, coping, and problem solving in the classroom.
• Provide support services to parents/guardians as needed.
• Coordinate and/or collaborate with a range of individuals/agencies to promote and provide comprehensive services to students and families.
• Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff, parents, and/or community.
• Participate in professional growth activities on a yearly basis including recertification for CPI, workshops, in-services, professional reading materials, and/or other available offerings at NSSEO.
• Proficiently use technology to communicate, compile reports, and collect data.
• Participate in building or program activities and meetings as appropriate.

• Ability to communicate complex information, individually and in groups, to people from a wide variety of age, education, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Strong track record for analyzing complex problems/issues, identifying patterns, and recommending creative solutions.
• Ability to work and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Establish excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful;
  Oral, Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Proactive and takes initiative. Insists on providing highest level of quality.
• Must be customer focused both internally with staff and externally with parents and students.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
• Reviews current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Computer Basics -- Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
  Student Information System (SIS).
• Good knowledge of company and school policies and procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of federal, state, and local…