Job Description:

POSITION: Turtle Mountain Community High School Psychologist

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: School Year 2024/2025

LOCATION: Turtle Mountain Community High School

EVALUATION: As required by NDSCC and Belcourt School District #7 policy

Position Sensitivity Level: Low Risk

Personal Attributes

Punctuality, reliability, positive human relations skills; personal conduct appropriate to a positive role model for students in areas of lawfulness, behavior, and moral character.

Communication Skills

Shows courtesy and respect to students, parents, members of the public, and other staff members in all face-to-face and telephone communications. Has the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals; understands written and oral instructions. Has the ability to communicate clearly in speaking to students, staff, and parents. Can prepare correspondence, reports, and other written communications in final format from oral instructions or from drafts, notes, or other documents ensuring grammatical correctness and spelling. Has the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written form (e.g., reports, business correspondence, newsletters, handbooks, and procedure manuals) within the school system to students and staff. Has the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written form to parents.

Computer Skills

Can navigate using web browsers; can execute web searches and communicate via email. Understands basic file manipulation (open, edit, save, copy, cut, paste) and printing of documents. Can effectively utilize office-related applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Google Suite). Has knowledge of and ability to utilize local and network accounts. Can navigate/effectively use peripherals (e.g., interactive whiteboard, projectors, cameras, printers, pda, etc.). Possesses knowledge and ability to access and navigate web-based applications. Has knowledge or experience using students and other information systems(s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Answers to High School Special Education Director/District Wide Special Education Director.

Participates in Individual Educational Plan (IEP)/504 meetings as needed assisting with diagnosing, referring, and prescribing solutions to meet the academic and social needs of students with disabilities.

Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and established administrative procedures (e.g., individual student progress, grades, attendance, discipline).

Promotes and provides open communication with parent(s) or legal guardian of students through established parent/teacher conferences and/or through intermittent written or verbal contact.

Requests acquisition of appropriate supplies, books, and equipment necessary.

Is familiar with and abides by applicable confidentiality, privacy, FERPA, FLSA, and HIPPA regulations.

Takes necessary and reasonable precautions and actions to provide for student and staff safety and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.

At the end of each year, all paperwork and reports will be in compliance with NDDPI and NDCC.

Communicates, collaborates, and consults with colleagues, families, supervisors, and students.

Conducts comprehensive evaluations for Special Education.

Collaborates with outside agencies to support students with mental health needs in the school setting.

Uses various data, including academic, emotional, behavioral, and psychological assessments to identify student strengths and needs to support learning.

Demonstrates knowledge of individual differences, abilities, disabilities, and other diverse student characteristics to enhance services and address potential influences related to diversity.

Observe children in the classroom to assess learning environments.

Has knowledge of research design, statistics, measurement, varied data collection and analysis techniques, and program evaluation sufficient for understanding research and interpreting data in educational settings.

Participate in developing programming designed to meet individual needs of students.

Practices in accordance with ethical, legal, and professional standards as defined by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Uses the general framework of the NASP Practice Model across 10 domains of practice for comprehensive service provision.

Conduct Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA’s) and develop Positive Behavior Support plans for implementation with the assistance of the teacher and family.

Promotes and collaborates on the implementation of system-wide educational initiatives such as Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI), and Positive Behavioral Supports (PBIS).

Design and implement student progress monitoring systems.

Practices in behavioral intervention and prevention at the school level based on an MTSS model.

Provide training, support, and resources to the MTSS team to address student behavioral and academic concerns and ensure fidelity of intervention implementation.

Creates a safe and positive school climate using researched based models of crisis prevention and preparedness.

Process referrals and facilitate the initial child find/special education process at the building level (compliance with Special Education process evaluations and timelines).

Conduct comprehensive evaluations for Special Education, share evaluation results and assist in determining eligibility for special education services during Evaluation Summary Report meetings.

Provide Risk and Threat Assessments as needed.

Serve as a liaison for school/community agencies and resources.

Other duties as assigned

This vacancy announcement reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned.

RANGE OF SALARY: Based on Teacher Salary Schedule 2024/2025

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must meet the qualifications for the position

Certification/Licenses:

Licensed as a school psychologist in the state of North Dakota.

North Dakota Educator’s Professional License issued from ESPB.

HOW TO APPLY: Belcourt School District #7 Webpage via Applicant Tracking System:

belcourt.k12.nd.us>CAREERS>Vacancies; or

Go to https://phl.applitrack.com/belcourt/onlineapp/default.aspx.

Upload all pertinent information (transcripts, driver’s license, certificates, etc.).

Successful applicants must have a favorable background check according to district policy.