Description

This posting is being used to fill School Psychologist positions that provide services to students at various schools within the Central District as needed and assigned by the Central District Administration Office.

Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

School Psychologist, SR-24: $5,713.00 - $6,949.00

Examples of Duties

Provide educational personnel, parents and families with school psycho-educational services designed to enhance the mental health, behavioral, personality, social competency, academic or educational status of students, which include individual or group assessments; developing behavior management plans; developing classroom-based interventions; conducting individual and/or group student counseling sessions; providing counseling and appropriate support services for students with mental health related needs, in coordination with other professionals; and designing direct service plans to enhance cognitive, affective, social and vocational development.
Design and develop procedures that promote psychological well-being and facilitate learning for students.
Plan skill-enhancing activities for others regarding issues of human learning, development and behavior (e.g. in-service training, parent education, etc.).
Develop collaborative relationships with school personnel (e.g. faculty, counselors, other disciplines, etc.) for provision of psycho-educational services and program evaluation purposes.
Consult and collaborate with parents, students and school personnel in the development of services for students' educational or mental health related services.
Advise school personnel on matters related to behavioral/social/emotional concerns of students.
Counsel families on psychological and behavioral needs of students in collaboration with school counselors or other professionals.
Participate in planning and implementation of crisis intervention services as appropriate, with school administrators, faculty and support staff.
Advise school personnel on appropriate selection and use of psycho-educational instruments to test special needs students.
Plan, coordinate and/or arrange for in-service training for school personnel in pre-referral intervention and teacher assist team strategies; screening and evaluation techniques; in-school interventions and program modifications; functional behavior analyses; child growth and development; etc.
Monitor the identification and evaluation components for students with special needs as required by State and federal rules and regulations.
Advise school staff on individual and group assessment procedures.
Advise school personnel on the implementation of systems of accountability and outcome evaluation for interventions and other services provided in schools.
Conduct school needs surveys and screen groups of students for school failure and adjustment problems, in collaboration with school counselors.
Assist school administration in the assessment of program effectiveness and preparation of data and materials for due process proceedings.
May provide technical/clinical consultation to psychological examiners, behavioral counselors, social worker/human service professional or other professionals.
May represent the department in administrative or court hearings.

Minimum Qualifications

Prerequisite Knowledge and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of: Role and function of school psychologists, child and adolescent development; individual differences and exceptionalities; theories of learning, intelligence, and personality; counseling and interventions; the use of interpretation of psycho-educational tests; principles and practices of education; physiological psychology; statistics and research methodology; principles of legal and ethical issues in professional practices; applicable State and federal rules and regulations.

Ability to: Implement school psychological services and school-based mental-health related services; apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations; participate as a team member and group facilitator; demonstrate effective organizational, time management, and decision-making skills; develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with personnel in various disciplines; prepare clear and concise reports and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; develop and maintain professional integrity and excellence by actively engaging in activities such as workshops, seminars, and related training that are designed to maintain, expand and extend professional knowledge and skills.

Qualification Requirement:

At a minimum, applicants must possess one of the following:

A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in school psychology; and a 1200-hour internship of which 600 hours must have been in an elementary, middle or secondary school setting, provided that when the internship is of less than 1200 hours and/or 600 hours in a school setting, one additional year of supervised professional work as a school psychologist in a school setting shall meet the required internship experience ; or
A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in educational psychology, counseling psychology or closely related field in a psychology profession that included graduate courses in human learning and development, psycho-educational assessment, individual differences, remedial and special education, principles of legal and ethical issues in the field of education or psychology, statistics, research methodology; and a 1200-hour internship of which 600 hours must have been in an elementary, middle or secondary school setting, provided that when the internship is of less than 1200 hours and/or 600 hours in a school setting, one additional year of supervised professional work in a psychology profession in a school setting shall meet the required internship experience; or
Current school psychologist license or certification issued by another State; or
Current Nationally Certified School Psychologist certification from the National Association of School Psychologists.

Driver's License Requirement: Some positions require applicants to possess a current, valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
Copies of the applicant’s signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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JOB PREFERENCES: What types of positions are you interested in? Please select as many preferences for which you are available. Depending on needs, you may still be referred to position types that do not match your chosen preferences.

Permanent, Full Time
Permanent, Part Time
Temporary, Full Time
Temporary, Part Time

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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: From the options listed, select all of the degree(s) that apply to you. Note: You must submit a copy of your official college transcripts to receive credit. Unofficial transcripts or proof of education downloaded from the internet will not be accepted.

Master's Degree in School Psychology
Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology
Doctorate Degree in School Psychology
Master's Degree in Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or closely related field in psychology
Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or closely related field in psychology
Doctorate Degree in Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or closely related field in psychology
I do not meet this option at this time. However, I will graduate within six (6) months of submitting my application and will meet this option upon my graduation. I understand that I must provide a letter signed by my department chair or university that confirms the anticipated conferral date of my degree and major, along with my most current official or copy of official transcript.
I do not have a Master's degree in School Psychology or any of the related majors.

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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST GRADUATE COURSE REQUIREMENT: If you do not have a degree in School Psychology, you must have completed ALL of the following graduate courses:

Human Learning and Development
Psycho-educational Assessment
Individual Differences
Remedial and Special Education
Principles of Legal and Ethical Issues in Education or Psychology
Statistics
Research Methodology

Have you completed ALL of the graduate courses listed above? Note: If you have a School Psychology degree, please choose "Not Applicable."

Yes, I have completed all of the graduate courses. I will provide the official course descriptions for each completed graduate course that meets this requirement.
No, I have not completed all required graduate courses at this time. However, within six (6) months of submitting my application, I will have completed all required graduate courses. I will provide the official course descriptions for each graduate course I have completed to verify my claim.
No, I do not meet this requirement.
Not Applicable

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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERNSHIP: Applicants must have completed a 1,200 hour graduate level internship of which 600 hours must have been in an elementary, middle, or secondary school setting. Do you meet this internship requirement?

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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERNSHIP (Cont.): If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, use the space to list your internship experience. If you gained internship hours from more than one (1) employer, you must provide separate responses to items 1. through 5. for each internship you completed. Note: Practicum hours should not be listed here, since they are not considered internship hours and cannot be credited for this requirement.

Employer's name and type of institution (e.g. K-12 school, treatment center, etc.);
Supervisor's job title and qualifications;
Beginning and ending dates of your internship (from mm/yyyy to mm/yyyy);
Average hours you interned per week OR the total internship hours you completed for this employer; and,
A detailed description of your internship duties you completed.

If your write-up is unclear, your application may be deemed incomplete and you may be asked to provide more detailed information. Note: If you have not completed an internship you can write "Not Applicable."

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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST SUBSTITUTE FOR INTERNSHIP: Applicants who do not meet the internship requirement must possess one (1) year of supervised professional work as a School Psychologist or in a Psychology profession in a school setting. Do you meet this requirement? Note: This experience should be listed in the Work Experience section of your online application to be credited. If you have completed an internship, please choose "Not Applicable."

Yes
No
Not Applicable

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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST SUBSTITUTE FOR INTERNSHIP (Cont.): If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide each work experience that meets this substitution.

In the space provided, list separate responses to items 1. through 6. for each position held:

Your official job title;
Name of K-12 school at which you worked;
Supervisor's job title and qualifications;
Your complete dates of employment (from mm/yyyy to mm/yyyy);
Average hours you worked per week; and,
A detailed description of your duties.

If your write-up is unclear, your application may be deemed incomplete and you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description or more detailed information. Note: If this information is listed in the Work Experience section of your online application, you can write "See Work Experience" OR if you have completed an internship you can write "Not Applicable."

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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST LICENSE/CERTIFICATE: Do you have a current School Psychologist license or certification issued by another state? Note: If you answered "Yes" you will need to submit an official copy of your license/certification to verify your claim. This copy must show the expiration date.

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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST - NCSP: Do you have a current Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) certification from National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)? Note: If you answered "Yes" you will need to submit an official copy of your certification to verify your claim. This copy must show the expiration date.

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DRIVER'S LICENSE: Some positions require a current, valid Driver's License. Please indicate whether you are interested in being considered for positions with this requirement.

Note: If you would like to be considered for these positions, you must provide a clear copy of your valid Driver's License.

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TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS: Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within ten (10) calendar days from the date of your application. If these documents are NOT received by the deadline, your application may be rejected.

I understand, and will submit the required documents to CSSP Recruitment within ten (10) calendar days.
I understand, but I will not submit the required information. I understand that my application may be rejected.
I have previously submitted my verifying documents for another recruitment.

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