NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL
IB World School – International School of Business & Economics
North Star Charter School Job Opening
POSITION: School Psychologist/Elementary School Counselor
FTE: Full Time with split duties
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Employment will begin with the 2015/2016 school year and
is contingent upon Board approval. Salary will be based on education and experience with
placement on the certified salary schedule.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Preliminary screening will be accomplished on the basis of
complete District application, letter of interest, and recommendations. Finalist(s) will be invited
for a personal interview.
PURPOSE: To meet the needs of exceptional children by providing services as required by
State and Federal guidelines and Special Services manual.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBLITIES: The overall responsibility of the school psychologist
is to evaluate students with the effective use of psychological instruments in the proper
situations; build and maintain positive, respectful interactions with students; serve as a consultant
in regard to effective intervention processes; communicate effectively and appropriately with
families and colleagues, building and maintaining positive and productive relationships with
colleagues; and maintain confidentiality. This position serves as a resource for information
regarding child and adolescent development and psychopathology and provides staff with
information regarding governmental regulations and resources for students available through the
school or district or external to the district.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
* Creating and maintaining a testing center that is comfortable for students;
*The creation of standards of conduct for the testing center and the monitoring of
students’ behavior against those standards;
*Establishing guidelines for referrals and for meetings; providing process details,
supports and effective guidance in regard to special education referrals; and
building and maintaining an effective and secure organizational system for
records.
*In addition, the school psychologist administers appropriate evaluation
instruments to students that are reflective of the decisions of the evaluation team,
ensuring that all procedures and safeguards are faithfully adhered to;
*Prepares detailed student plans that are suitable for the student as determined by
the team;
NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL
IB World School – International School of Business & Economics
*Develops suitable plans for students, and makes revisions in the plan or program
when it is
needed.
Assists students whose school performance is being negatively impacted due to
emotional,
behavioral, or social concerns.
Responsibilities in this area include:
*Collecting information and data about students with specific needs.
*Assessing student problems.
*Providing input and recommendations to the Multi-Disciplinary and IEP teams.
*Consulting with parents, staff and/or community agencies.
*Developing behavior improvement plans.
*Providing individual or small group counseling.
*Monitoring student progress and modifying interventions as needed.
Provides crisis intervention. Typical crises that may require counselor support are:
*School related incidents that have had an emotional impact on students or staff.
(Examples may
include the injury or death of a student or staff member, suicide attempts, bus
accidents, school
fires, etc.)
*Parents who require immediate intervention or support.
*Local or world events that have upset students and/or staff.
*Child protection referrals.
Facilitates school success by providing small group or classroom instruction in
areas such as:
*Interpersonal skills.
*Communication skills.
*Friendship groups
*Character Education program
*Other areas as requested by parents and/or teachers and approved by the building
administrator.
This position will participate actively in school and district events and projects, in
professional development based on an individual assessment of need; will display
high standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in interactions with
colleagues, students and the public; and will advocate for students when needed.
NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL
IB World School – International School of Business & Economics
The school psychologist/counselor understands and adheres to contract
obligations, district and building policies.
SALARY RANGE:
Based on experience
CLOSING DATE:
Until filled
CONTACT: employment@northstarcharter.org
Please see www.northstarcharter.org for application or call 208-939-9600