School Psychologist - Vacancy ID: 242252

The Port Washington-Saukville School District is seeking a dynamic and compassionate School Psychologist to join our high school team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, demonstrating a proactive approach to supporting student well-being. An understanding of best practices in special education is essential, as is a willingness to collaborate closely with high school staff, providing coaching and guidance to ensure comprehensive support for students facing trauma and other mental health challenges. This role requires a dedicated professional committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.  

 

 

 

- Consult regarding special education evaluations

- Consult and collaborate with a diverse population, including school personnel, families, community organizations, and other school-building teams

- Consult with staff providing interventions

- Serve as Local Education Agency (LEA) representative for IEP meetings

- Consult and coach staff on best practices for classroom behavior

 

- Conduct and lead special education evaluations 

- Psychologists collect and use data at every level to make informed instructional decisions.

- Support implementation of effective RtI, PBIS, and special education systems

- Support the implementation of best practices in special education. 

 

- Conduct small groups  for social skills and mental health needs

- Provide 1:1 social skills and mental health consultation

- Refer families to appropriate community-based services

- Serve on building-wide Tier I Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support team (Internal Coach)

- Participate in agenda-focused team meetings

- Observe, assess, and collaborate with students and staff to establish effective student-specific FBAs and BIPs

- Implement, consult, and coach staff regarding regular education behavioral interventions

- Implement, consult, and coach staff regarding Tier II behavioral intervention-Check in Check out

 

- Attend and provide professional development to staff related to school-wide systems.

- Train staff regarding computer-based assessments and data management systems

- Conduct training for progress monitoring and screening

- Evaluate interventions at Tier I, II, and III for efficacy

- Consult with staff regarding best practices for instructional strategies

- Lead, facilitate, and participate in building and district-level committees

- Conduct data analysis and management

- Serve as the building’s Internal Coach for PBIS

- Coordinate meetings regarding IEPs, Solutions Team, Parent collaboration, PBIS, RtI, and other related initiatives.

- Organize and facilitate data meetings.

- Provide reinforcement and follow-up support regarding data-based decision making

- Participate and collaborate in the development of a district-wide assessment calendar

- Consult, participate, and collaborate regarding the building intervention block

- Assist with choosing intervention and progress monitoring tools

- Facilitate groups as needed

 

- Participate in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training

- Act as a team member of the building crisis team

- De-escalate students

- Intervene when a student becomes a danger to themselves or others

- Debrief with staff, families, and students after significant incidents occur

- Conduct Suicide Prevention training (Middle and High School Psychologists)

- Participate in District-Wide Crisis Intervention

 

- Collaborate with families regarding student needs

- Make appropriate referrals to community-based providers

- Communicate with family and agencies regarding students' needs, parent concerns, and progress

- Collaborate with other district student services staff regarding families and students

- Provide information to families regarding district-wide systems such as PBIS, RtI, and state assessments

- Conduct and promote parent training and district informational meetings