Psychologist
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Location: Ketchikan, AK 99901
Description:
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Psychologist
Date Posted:
9/19/2024
Location:
District-wide - Ketchikan
Date Available:
08/25/2025
Closing Date:
10/18/2024
District:
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Schools - websiteAdditional Information: Show/Hide
To know more about KGBSD, you may visit our website: https://www.kgbsd.org/
Salary Schedule: https://www.kgbsd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=10467&dataid=14660&FileName=Special%20Services%20Professional%[redacted].pdf
KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
KETCHIKAN ALASKA
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
JOB PURPOSE: Prevent and treat educational and behavioral problems by identifying children between the ages of 3 and 21 with special needs. Consult with teachers and staff members in developing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of specific behavior or educational interventions and school programs.
Requirements:
1. Minimum of a Master's Degree. Doctoral or Ed Specialist preferred.
2. Must obtain a current State of Alaska certificate, issued by the Department of Education or State of Alaska Teaching certification.
Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. Must consult with teachers and staff members in developing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of specific behavioral or educational interventions and school programs.
2. Collaborate as a member of school-based teams that may include: intervention, evaluation, IEP, Section 504 accommodation plans, and critical incident plans.
3. Assist school in times of crisis as a member of school-based critical incident response team.
4. Conduct applied educational research.
5. Provides in-service training for parents, teachers, and administrators.
6. Administers and interprets various standardized psycho-educational instruments.
7. Demonstrates expertise in the use of standardized and alternative assessment techniques that may include curriculum-based assessment measures; informal reading, writing, and mathematics methods; observation techniques; behavior rating scales; and projective testing techniques.
8. Analyze, integrate, and report psychological and education information about child behavior and assist in the development of goals and objectives for IEPs.
9. Must be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and District regulation and policies including IDEA, Section 504 and pupil intervention systems.
10. Deliver a program of individual and group counseling including social skills training and parent training for students deemed in need of such services.
11. Provide leadership in the continual development of the school district's special education program.
12. Follow recognized standards of professional practice and state and local codes of ethics for school psychologists.
13. Must participate in the implementation of RTI and PBA.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Language Skills : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general educational periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, State and Federal Grants, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and parents.
Mathematical Skill : Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability : Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Problem Solving: Can identify and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management: Develops and coordinates projects. Clearly communicates project plans, progress, and changes. Completes projects on time. Manages project activities and teams.
Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control and remains open to other ideas and tries new things.
Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically.
Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Sets goals and objectives. Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure and treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance and punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management directions and takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments.
Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to operate computers and related software. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands and interact with the public and other staff.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals will perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Human Resources
333 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Student Support Services/Psychologist
Date Posted:
9/19/2024
Location:
District-wide - Ketchikan
Date Available:
08/25/2025
Closing Date:
10/18/2024
District:
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Schools - websiteAdditional Information: Show/Hide
To know more about KGBSD, you may visit our website: https://www.kgbsd.org/
Salary Schedule: https://www.kgbsd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=10467&dataid=14660&FileName=Special%20Services%20Professional%[redacted].pdf
KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
KETCHIKAN ALASKA
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
JOB PURPOSE: Prevent and treat educational and behavioral problems by identifying children between the ages of 3 and 21 with special needs. Consult with teachers and staff members in developing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of specific behavior or educational interventions and school programs.
Requirements:
1. Minimum of a Master's Degree. Doctoral or Ed Specialist preferred.
2. Must obtain a current State of Alaska certificate, issued by the Department of Education or State of Alaska Teaching certification.
Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. Must consult with teachers and staff members in developing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of specific behavioral or educational interventions and school programs.
2. Collaborate as a member of school-based teams that may include: intervention, evaluation, IEP, Section 504 accommodation plans, and critical incident plans.
3. Assist school in times of crisis as a member of school-based critical incident response team.
4. Conduct applied educational research.
5. Provides in-service training for parents, teachers, and administrators.
6. Administers and interprets various standardized psycho-educational instruments.
7. Demonstrates expertise in the use of standardized and alternative assessment techniques that may include curriculum-based assessment measures; informal reading, writing, and mathematics methods; observation techniques; behavior rating scales; and projective testing techniques.
8. Analyze, integrate, and report psychological and education information about child behavior and assist in the development of goals and objectives for IEPs.
9. Must be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and District regulation and policies including IDEA, Section 504 and pupil intervention systems.
10. Deliver a program of individual and group counseling including social skills training and parent training for students deemed in need of such services.
11. Provide leadership in the continual development of the school district's special education program.
12. Follow recognized standards of professional practice and state and local codes of ethics for school psychologists.
13. Must participate in the implementation of RTI and PBA.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Language Skills : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general educational periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, State and Federal Grants, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and parents.
Mathematical Skill : Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability : Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Problem Solving: Can identify and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management: Develops and coordinates projects. Clearly communicates project plans, progress, and changes. Completes projects on time. Manages project activities and teams.
Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control and remains open to other ideas and tries new things.
Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments and inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically.
Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Sets goals and objectives. Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure and treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance and punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management directions and takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments.
Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to operate computers and related software. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands and interact with the public and other staff.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals will perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Human Resources
333 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER