School Psychologist
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46205
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD):
The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a fully accredited school for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in nursery school through high school. The Indiana School for the Deaf is accredited by AdvancED Indiana and the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD). It provides services to approximately 342 students enrolled on campus. About 60% of the students live on campus during the academic year. ISD offers a full range of social activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations.
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Role Overview:
The School psychologist works individually and as part of a multidisciplinary evaluation team to find the best solutions for students and their situations. You will use varying strategies including review of records, staffing, observations, assessments, and case conference participation to address student needs and to improve school support systems. You will consult with school staff and parents about effective teaching and learning strategies, techniques to manage behavior at home and in the classroom, working with students with disabilities or special talents, and managing crises.
This position requires:
- State licensure as a School Services Personnel or School Psychologist.
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems through meetings, staffing, and case conferences.
- Help others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior.
- Strengthen working relationships between teachers, parents, and service providers in the community.
- Evaluate eligibility for special services.
- Assess academic skills and aptitude for learning.
- Determine social-emotional developmental and mental health status through personality testing.
- Evaluate learning environments.
- Prepare written reports for those students tested.
- Provide psychological counseling to help resolve interpersonal or family problems that interfere with school performance.
- Work directly with children and their families to help resolve problems in adjustment and learning.
- Promote tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity within the school community.
- Collaborate with school staff and community agencies to provide services directed at improving psychological and physical health.
- Develop partnerships with parents and teachers to promote healthy school environments.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of academic and behavior management programs.
- Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Graduate-level degree in School Psychology.
- State License as School Services Personnel or School Psychologist.
- Select (or develop) and administer age-appropriate evaluations that adequately assess a child's psychological, educational, and perceptual skills.
- Select and administer tests that provide adequate information.
- Select the appropriate testing procedure according to the child's cognitive and sensory abilities.
- Clearly and professionally report all pertinent information regarding psychological and educational issues in accordance with current legislation.
- Clearly and accurately explain test results and implications, as well as other information during consultations, case conferences, and upon request.
- Good expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language.
- Knowledge of and adherence to the School Psychology Code of Ethics.
- Working knowledge of Article VII and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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