What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (LEAVE OF ABSENCE) REPOST (#6.14.22.75) position at Winchester Public Schools?
Winchester High School is seeking a 1.0FTE School Psychologist for a leave of absence (for the 2022-2023 school year)
A successful school psychologist at the Winchester High School interprets a variety of psychological diagnostic tests; has comprehensive, insightful diagnostic skills; have knowledge of specific approaches and tools to help students, teachers and families better deal with all factors which interfere with the learning process; has experience working collaboratively to address student needs; writes IEP goals/benchmarks, and progress reports and collaborates in IEP meetings; has comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child/teen development; has the ability to communicate effectively with parents and outside agencies to support student learning; has an appreciation for students from diverse family and socioeconomic situations; has an open mind, sense of humor, and the ability to calmly approach stressful situations.
Psychologist duties may include, but are not limited to:
-Student assessment including administration of psychological evaluations of cognitive skills, attention, memory, social-emotional functioning and student observation
-Report writing summarizing psychological, academic, and other testing associated with initial, 3-year evaluations as well as additional testing determined by the team.
-Participation in special education Team meetings, school mental health, and/or counseling team
-Consultation with school administration, related service providers, general educators, and special educators
-Counseling groups (social skills, friendship, etc.) and individual counseling
Winchester High School is a comprehensive high school that works to meet the needs of all learners. WHS serves over 1,350 students in grades 9-12. We strive to create a well-developed curriculum that reflects a focus on the whole student as we endeavor to prepare all students to be ready and successful for any path they choose when they leave our halls.
A successful school psychologist at the Winchester High School interprets a variety of psychological diagnostic tests; has comprehensive, insightful diagnostic skills; have knowledge of specific approaches and tools to help students, teachers and families better deal with all factors which interfere with the learning process; has experience working collaboratively to address student needs; writes IEP goals/benchmarks, and progress reports and collaborates in IEP meetings; has comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child/teen development; has the ability to communicate effectively with parents and outside agencies to support student learning; has an appreciation for students from diverse family and socioeconomic situations; has an open mind, sense of humor, and the ability to calmly approach stressful situations.
Psychologist duties may include, but are not limited to:
-Student assessment including administration of psychological evaluations of cognitive skills, attention, memory, social-emotional functioning and student observation
-Report writing summarizing psychological, academic, and other testing associated with initial, 3-year evaluations as well as additional testing determined by the team.
-Participation in special education Team meetings, school mental health, and/or counseling team
-Consultation with school administration, related service providers, general educators, and special educators
-Counseling groups (social skills, friendship, etc.) and individual counseling
Winchester High School is a comprehensive high school that works to meet the needs of all learners. WHS serves over 1,350 students in grades 9-12. We strive to create a well-developed curriculum that reflects a focus on the whole student as we endeavor to prepare all students to be ready and successful for any path they choose when they leave our halls.
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