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Position: School Psychologist

Location: to be determined - assigned to the Student Services Division

Start Date: August 2026

Reports to: Principal/Administrators in Student Services

Compensation: Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website

Work Year: 10 months

POSITION GOAL:

The goal of the School Psychologist is to support the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs of all students through comprehensive psychological services that promote equitable access to learning and student success. This position aims to ensure that students receive appropriate evaluations, interventions, and supports that address barriers to learning and foster positive educational outcomes. The School Psychologist is responsible for conducting comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, interpreting assessment data, participating in multidisciplinary teams, and providing consultation and evidence-based interventions to support students, staff, and families. The School Psychologist uses multiple sources of data to identify student needs, monitor progress, and inform instructional, behavioral, and mental health decision-making. This position aims to foster safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments by collaborating with educators, families, community agencies, and related service providers to promote student well-being, resilience, and academic achievement while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• Must be eligible or hold valid License as a State of Delaware School Psychologist
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Protection Registry in the State of Delaware.
• Successful completion of required Praxis II tests and internship placement.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Show evidence of knowledge regarding evidence and research-based strategies known to be effective in promoting student learning and achievement for students.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
• Proficient in Technology, such as Microsoft and Google Applications, Classlink, Schoology, Infinite Campus, Q-Interactive, etc.
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job related tasks.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of their students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job  successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to determine students' eligibility for special education and related services, interpret assessment data, and develop recommendations that support Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and student success.
• Develop and implement evidence-based behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health interventions, including Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), aligned with student needs and district expectations.
• Provide consultation and collaborative support to teachers, families, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams to address students' academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs and promote positive educational outcomes.
• Participate as an active member of multidisciplinary teams and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings by interpreting assessment results, developing appropriate recommendations, and supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized educational programming.
• Regularly collect, analyze, and interpret academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and intervention data to monitor student progress, inform problem-solving, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and support data-driven educational decision making.
• Lead and support the implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) by collaborating with school teams to identify student needs, develop and monitor interventions, evaluate outcomes, and promote equitable access to academic and behavioral supports.
• Provide culturally responsive psychological services that recognize and respect the diverse backgrounds, strengths, and needs of students and families while promoting equitable educational opportunities.
• Promote positive school climate, student wellness, and mental health through prevention activities, crisis response, consultation, and professional learning that strengthen students' social-emotional and behavioral success.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit comprehensive psychological evaluations, documentation, and required reports in accordance with federal, state, district, and professional standards while adhering to established timelines.
• Communicate regularly and proactively with families regarding student progress, IEP implementation and behavioral supports, and participate in IEP meetings, eligibility determinations, and other required meetings and/or conferences.
• Administer appropriate and required informal and formal assessments based on student needs, State Regulations, and district expectations, including IEP Progress monitoring.
• Plan and deliver professional development for staff to build capacity in supporting student success through occupational therapy practices, including strategies that address fine motor development, sensory processing, self-regulation, and functional participation in classroom routines.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative and professional relationship with peers, support staff, teachers, parents, administration, agency staff and school district staff.
• Comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and policies: accurately complete required paperwork within designated timelines, utilize district resources (i.e Employee Handbook, District website, Collaborative Agreement, Professional Code of Conduct, Administrative procedures, School District Board Policies, etc.) to maintain professionalism and avoid noncompliance, and cooperate with compliance monitoring and dispute resolution activities.
• Attend professional development programs, mandated training, and self-selected workshops/conferences, courses, etc.
• Maintain current certifications (including clock hours via DEEDS), stay current on evidence based instructional strategies and technology and actively engage in required and self- selected professional learning.
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the building principal and/or supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell. This job requires repetitive stopping, twisting and bending. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Criminal Background Check - must be less than 1 year old
• TB Test Results - must be less than 1 year old
• Copy of Social Security Card - required by the State of Delaware
• I-9 Form with appropriate forms of identification
• Child Protective Registry

*  These items must be completed prior to your start date, they should be completed immediately.

WHY APPLY IN COLONIAL:

When you apply you will have:

• The opportunity to teach with a very knowledgeable, high-achieving and fun school team.
• An innovative and diverse work atmosphere.
• The ability to grow and learn in a considerate, and open-minded culture with supportive school colleagues.
• Access to new and exciting technologies to use in your classroom daily.
• A competitive salary with generous benefit packages.
• The opportunity to make an impact on the lives of students and families daily in Delaware

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications may apply by completing an employment application at http://applitrack.com/colonial/onlineapp no later than 11:59pm on the closing date. A resume and teaching certification are required for external candidates. A resume is required for internal candidates.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of this vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources Division at (302)323-2712.

Per the collective bargaining agreement between Colonial Education Association and Colonial School District, employees covered by this agreement may apply for vacancies in accordance with the application procedures stated on the publicized announcement posted between March 1 and July 31.

Interviews may begin five days after posting.

The Colonial School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law."