School Psychologist (Certified)
Tularosa, NM
Medasource
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

POSITION TITLE: School Psychologist

REPORTS TO: Education Services Director

Work Day: Minimum 7.5 hours daily

Contract Days: 187 Days for 2024/2025 School Year

Duty Station: R9 Member Schools

Travel: Will need to be willing to travel in between the different schools in the district.

Start Date: August 2024

Interview information: 1 hour interview (preferably in-person)

This position will be in Tularosa, New Mexico. Travel will be required in between schools in the surrounding area.

Must be able to pass an FBI backround check and fingerprinting prior to start

Other cities within Region 9 Educational Cooperative to look for candidates -

Capitan
Carrizozo
Cloudcroft
Corona
Ruidoso
Hondo
Tularosa
QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be licensed as a School Psychologist by the State of New Mexico Public Education Department and possess a license from the State of New Mexico Licensing and Regulation.

2. Three years of successful work experience in public schools is preferred.

3. Must be able to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number and be a Medicaid provider.

4. Must be able to demonstrate strong educational/professional and working knowledge of federal regulations and state law related to special education, including evaluation and IEP development.

5. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

6. Must be willing to carry out assigned tasks and perform responsibilities.

7. Other qualifications determined necessary by the REC9 Executive Director.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/WORKER TRAITS

1. In the educational setting, school psychological therapy is a related service in which the therapist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide an appropriate program for children with disabilities and their families.

2. A school psychological therapist utilizes professional training to evaluate and apply evidence-based practices to support educational programming designed to provide the student with a free and appropriate education in accordance with federal/state/district regulations and policies and procedures.

3. The school psychologist will communicate clearly in giving and receiving oral/written instruction; will demonstrate adaptability in relations with co-workers; will exhibit an accepting and non-threatening attitude and cultural sensitivity to children and families; demonstrate the ability to appropriately manage behavior and create an appropriate learning environment which will support students to attain their educational goals. 4. The therapist will demonstrate professional behavior consistent with the professional code of ethics and REC9 policy and procedures.

5. Must be willing to travel/use your own vehicle for transportation.