Elementary School Psychologist

Employment Opportunity at Newark Charter School Newark Charter School is expanding and proud to be celebrating our 20-year legacy of Excellence in Academics and Decorum. We are excited to offer the opportunity for exceptional educators to join our team that are committed to and believe in Newark Charter School's Mission and Vision. 

Building: Meece Campus Posting 

Description: Elementary School Psychologist 

The School Psychologist is responsible for the psychoeducational assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations. The School Psychologist participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and MTSS problem-solving meetings to design and implement systems, programs and services that maximize students' social, emotional, and educational success. Additionally, the School Psychologist provides direct services and consultation to students with identified needs. See more detailed description of responsibilities below. 

Reports to: Director of Learning Support 

Terms of Employment: 10-month Position 

Salary: Commensurate with degree level and experience 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must currently hold or be eligible for a State of Delaware School Psychologist certification and licensure
• Successfully completed a supervised internship.
• Hold a valid National Certified School Psychologist Certificate. 

Professional Expectations: 

• Execute the mission and vision of Newark Charter School through expectations, beliefs, instructional delivery, curricular fidelity, engagement in school community and through parental engagement.
• Act ethically and professionally, as well as promote a culture of excellence with high expectations for all students and community members.
• Dedicate actions to the belief that all students can learn when they are challenged, supported, respected and motivated.
• Collaborate with families and the school community to determine a student's educational needs and provide recommendations for interventions and supports.
• Evaluate the needs of students to determine eligibility for special education services as well as the need for behavioral intervention and counseling supports.
• Member of an interdisciplinary child study team to provide psychological services.
• Consult and collaborate with, support, and/or coach individual or teams of teachers/school personnel regarding classroom management, individual student needs, data collection
• Participate in pre-referral problem-solving teams (e.g., academic and behavioral response-to-intervention)
• Evaluates the intellectual, academic, behavioral, perceptual-motor skills, emotional adjustment and readiness for learning of students.
• Interprets evaluation findings.
• Report behavioral data analysis and progress to appropriate entities.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and assist in developing Behavior Support/Intervention Plans.
• Provides consultation for students, parents and professional associates.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling as needed.
• Provide crisis-related social-emotional and behavioral support, including de-escalation and participation in risk/threat screenings.
• Participates in follow-up procedures concerning all aspects of the psychological services.
• Facilitates school-wide intervention programs such as Instructional Support Teams and Behavior Support and Response to Intervention.
• Assists with in-service training and assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development.
• Create behavior management plans in consultation with building staff.
• Participate in IEP meetings, to include reporting of assessment results and progress, providing input for decision-making (e.g., eligibility, programming, manifestation determination).
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Standard Requirements: Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment 

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply via JoinDESchools. Cover letter and resume are required. Letters of recommendation/references upon request. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled. 

Newark Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, homeless or foster care status, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, military status, status as a veteran, or age in its programs or activities. Persons having civil rights inquiries may contact the Head of School.