School Psychologist at Colonial School District in New Castle, DE

Job description

You belong in the Power of WE! Excellent School Psychologists make excellent schools. That's why we are relentless about hiring top educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic relationships with students and stakeholders, including parents/families. 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