School Psychologist

Full Job Description

About the Position: This position is located in the Department of Defense Education Activity Southeast District, Marshall Elementary School, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Description of the working environment: Work is performed in a classroom setting.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Current Competitive Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Civilian Employee Current Excepted Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Employee Current Excepted Service Department of Defense Employee Current Excepted Service Employee Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employee Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Minimum Education: A minimum of a master's degree is required. Graduate level course work must be related to school psychology practice.

Coursework must include a course in foundations of special education and disabilities. AND Specialized Experience: Must have completed a minimum of 1,200 clock hours in a school psychology internship.

School Psychologists who hold a current and valid National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP) will have met these requirements.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education Consultation, Coaching and Collaboration Incident Management Needs/Occupational Analysis Partnering Psychology Staff and Faculty Development Major Duties:

• Consult with staff, families, and community partners on student behavioral and psychological issues.
• Collaborate with school staff to develop and implement interventions for struggling students.
• Implement school-wide prevention programs that promote a positive and safe school climate.
• Counsel students individually and in groups on academic, social, and behavioral skills.
• Conduct psychological assessments to evaluate student needs and recommend interventions.
• Advise student assistance teams to develop accommodation and intervention plans.
• Lead professional development activities on child development, learning, and behavior management.