School Psychologist

Company: The Point Quest Therapeutic Services, A Member of
Location: Reno
Posted on: September 23, 2024

Job Description:

$2500 Sign On Bonus

School Psychologist - Reno/Washoe County, NV and surrounding areas

Why Join Us?

The Point Quest Therapeutic Services group is an amazing village of SLPs, OTs, PTs, school psychologists, and special educators who work collaboratively with school districts on site, and via telehealth, as needed. We integrate with educational teams to provide the highest level of support for our students and stakeholders.?As a school psychologist, you'll have access to:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Sick Leave,
• Continuing Education and certification reimbursement
• 401(K) Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Referral Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• And more...
  Position Reports To: Program Manager, On-site Administration
  
  Overtime Status: Non-Exempt
  
  Salary Range: $53.00 -$59.00 per hour
  
  Position Responsibilities and Duties:
  
  • Conduct psychological assessments to evaluate student cognitive, emotional, adaptive, and behavioral functioning
  • Administer and interpret a variety of standardized assessments
  • Support development and consult with implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 plans based on assessment data.
  • Support development of evidence-based interventions and strategies
  • Offer crisis support during emergencies
  • Provide training and support to school staff on topics related to mental health, behavior management, and instructional strategies
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to review and plan interventions for students.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of assessments, interventions, and progress
  • Prepare reports and documentation for IEP meetings, evaluations, and other required meetings.
    
    Required Skills and Qualifications
    
    • "STATE" Department of Education School Psychologist Certification
    • Department of Justice/FBI Background Check (ex: NV Fingerprint Clearance Card)
    • TB Clearance
    • Eligibility to work in the US
    • Preferred Qualifications:
      
      • Certification from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
      • Prior experience working as a school psychologist
      • Bilingual in Spanish/English
        
        Work Environment/Physical Demands
        
        • Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and/or fumes
        • Frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying, and lifting up to 50 points.
        • Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations
          *PQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

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