Psychologist (AES)

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　　Job Details

　　Requisition #:

　　193498

　　Location:

　　Stafford Springs, CT 06076

　　Category:

　　Therapy

　　Salary:

　　$60.00 - $80.00 per hour

　　Position Details

　　Job Overview:

　　Aveanna Education Services has openings for Full Time and Part Time School Psychologists. The open positions are in a public-school setting working with students in grades K-12. They act along with school counselors as advocates for students’ well-being, and as valuable resources for their educational and personal advancement. The School Psychologist monitors the completion of case study evaluations and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) conferences and problem-solving meetings designing systems, programs and services that maximize students’ social, emotional, and educational success. In collaboration with staff, families, students, and communities the school psychologist promotes effective educational environments.

　　Job Duties:

　　Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results for students and participate in IEP conferences, and team meetings

　　Contribute to program development that furthers the integration of social, coping, and problem-solving in the classroom

　　Attend individual education planning and placement committee meetings when appropriate to participate in the determination of a handicapping condition

　　Monitor completion of case study evaluations

　　Participate in building or program activities as needed

　　Job Requirements:

　　Master’s degree or Doctoral Degree in School Psychology

　　State required psychologist license and/or certification

　　PDE Certification under the state of Pennsylvania

　　Knowledge of learning processes, appropriate instructional interventions to meet students’ needs, and the ability to implement and assess their effectiveness

　　Possess good oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, problem solving, and consultation and collaboration skills

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Visual acuity and hearing are required for the delivery of assessment, intervention, and consultation services

　　Occasional lifting of materials and equipment of less than 25 pounds

　　Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

　　Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in a school setting

　　Environment

　　• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

　　• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

　　Other Duties

　　• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

　　As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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