School Psychologist- 26-27 SY

Position Type: Teaching/Professional Positions/PsychologistDate Posted: 3/12/2026Location: Lorewood Grove Elementary SchoolDate Available: TBDClosing Date: Until FilledSchool Psychologist - 26-27 SY $7,500 Yearly Stipend included Lorewood Grove Elementary School POSITION OVERVIEW Under supervision of the Director of Educational Resources, the School Psychologist will serve in a leadership role to integrate services to best meet the needs of students, families, and the school community. The School Psychologist will provide a comprehensive range of direct and indirect services which align with the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Practice Model Domains, which includes ensuring the implementation of the policies and procedures of the district and the Special Education Regulations, Delaware Administrative Code. SALARY RANGEThe salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary ScalesTRAININGAppoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment. COMPLIANCE - LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / PERMITFailure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification Minimum Qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:Utilize data-based decision making:apply knowledge of data based decision making to the Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavior Support Plan processconduct comprehensive psychoeducational assessments as delineated by federal, state, and local regulations and proceduresidentify strengths and needs in individuals as well as systems and processesdevelop effective interventions, services, and programsmeasure progress and outcomes within a multitiered system of supports (MTSS) Engage in consultation and collaboration:with individuals, families, groups, and systemsdemonstrate skills to consult, collaborate, and communicate effectively with othersfully participates in the IEP process where psychoeducational assessments are interpreted and explained, and eligibility for special education services is determined Academic Interventions and Instructional Supports:use assessment and data collection methods to implement and evaluate services that support academic skill developmentrecognize the importance of taking a whole child approach to developing interventions and supportsCollaborate with teams to write meaningful, measurable, observable IEP goalsMental and Behavioral Health Services and Interventions:design, implement, and evaluate services that promote resilience and positive behaviorsupport socialization, social-emotional learning and adaptive skills, and enhance overall mental and behavioral healthSchool-Wide Practices to Promote Learning:develop and implement practices and strategies to create and maintain safe, effective, and supportive learning environments for students and school staffwork collaboratively to cultivate a culture of care and ensure that students feel connected, protected, and respectedServices to Promote Safe and Supportive Schools:promote preventive and responsive services that enhance learning, mental and behavioral health, and psychological and physical safety and implement effective crisis prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recoveryserve as facilitator of Manifestation Determination IEP meetings and takes leadership role in designing and implementing plans which resultFamily, School, and Community Collaboration:facilitate family and school partnerships and interactions with community agencies to enhance academic and social behavioral outcomes for childrensupport the district's commitment to a community schools approachEquitable Practices for Diverse Student Populations:knowledge of individual differences, abilities, disabilities, and other diverse characteristics and the impact they have on development and learningimplement evidence-based strategies to enhance services in both general and special educationrecognize that equitable practices for diverse student populations, respect for diversity in development and learning, and advocacy for social justice are foundational to effective service deliveryResearch and Evidence-Based Practice: evaluate and apply research as a foundation for service deliveryuse various techniques and technology resources for data collection, measurement, and analysis to support effective practices at the individual, group, and/or systems levelsLegal, Ethical, and Professional Practice:provide services consistent with ethical, legal, and professional standardsengage in responsive ethical and professional decision-makingeffective interpersonal skills, responsibility, adaptability, initiative, dependability, technological competence, advocacy skills, respect for human diversity, and a commitment to social justice and equityPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Educational Resources.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBelow are the qualifications for this position:Must be eligible for State of Delaware Certification as a School Psychologist.Knowledge of best practices in special education.Thorough knowledge of IDEA/504 and the IEP process.Knowledge and ability to interpret psychometric measures behavioral observation scales and monitoring student progress through data collection.Thorough knowledge of conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Positive Behavior Support Plans.Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills.Criminal background check, Tuberculin testingMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTSPreferred: Transcripts to be translated prior to submission of job application. Please submit translation with job application submission itemsREQUIRED: When completing and submitting application, make sure you have answered all questions regarding international applicantsREQUIRED: Review information as listed on State of Delaware's Department of Education DEEDS website regarding Non-U.S. Application Certification, see link belowNote: Not all universities will accept all Department of Education-approved transcript evaluation vendors. Therefore, please be sure to reach out to our Human Resources Department prior to securing a vendor for this task. We will help to make sure you are using the correct vendor needed.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. In addition, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects is a necessary requirement. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSThe work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSAll persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSUREUnder the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. NONDISCRIMINATION DISCLOSUREThe Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. EVALUATION Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and the corresponding workgroup union/association, if applicable. APPLICATION PROCESSVisit us at job of interestSelect applyCreate a username and password to complete the application. 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Created: 2026-04-15