School Psychologist

Company: Los Alamos Public Schools
Location: Los Alamos
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Position: School Psychologist Location: Elementary Qualifications: Must possess an active NM School Psychologist K-12 license. Qualified candidates who possess a NM School Social Worker K-12 license will also be considered. FTE: 2.0 Salary Range: Related Service Salary Scale Responsibilities: Provide social and behavioral screenings to assist in identifying individual student needs and eligibility for special education services; Provide school-based social and behavioral supports to students with disabilities in both general education and special education settings; Collaboration with the IEP team to conduct functional behavior assessments (FBA) and develop behavior intervention plans (BIP); Provide ongoing monitoring, staff training, and support with implementation of BIPs in the classroom and larger school environment; Assist school teams with tiered levels of social and behavior supports in order to best meet the needs of students with disabilities in the general education setting. Required Skills: Knowledge, training, and experience in providing school-based social and behavior support services in educational settings. Knowledge and experience in providing functional behavior assessments, developing and monitoring positive behavior support plans, developing and implementing IEP goals, evaluating and developing services for students suspected for having Autism Spectrum Disorders. Additional Information: Los Alamos is a small town located approximately 45 minutes north of Santa Fe in the foothills of the Jemez Mountains. Scientists from around the world relocate here with their families to work at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, making for a very unique and close knit community. Outdoor enthusiasts will feel quite at home here, with plenty of local opportunities for skiing, hiking, rafting, and mountain biking

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