School Psychologist

School Psychologist – Permanent Placement

Interview Process

• First round: Virtual interview
• Second round: In-person interview

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Certification (Requirements here).
• Special Education Certification preferred.
• Highly Qualified Status as per No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
• Strong understanding of Response To Intervention (RTI) strategies.
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures and instructional modifications.
• Must complete a Clean Criminal Background Check, TB Test, and Child Protection Registry Clearance before employment begins.

Primary Duties

• Work in-person at the assigned school building.
• Review referrals for evaluations, determining appropriate interventions and assessments.
• Administer appropriate tests following federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Participate in IST/IEP meetings, providing instructional intervention strategies, curriculum modifications, and student accommodations.
• Conduct classroom observations, prepare reports, and administer necessary assessments.
• Write the school psychologist’s portion of assessment reports and ensure incorporation of all appraisal findings before notifying teachers.
• Ensure student records and IST/RTI documentation are complete before assessments.
• Determine disability eligibility in IST meetings.
• Adhere to federal timelines for assessments and reports.
• Apply the RTI problem-solving model and foster team-building among colleagues.
• Consult with external agencies as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.