Pearson Part Time Virtual School Psychologist

Company Summary:

At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.

Position Summary:

Working from their home, the Part-time School Psychologist will support students’ learning, social development, and mental and behavioral health using problem solving, assessment and data-based decision-making. The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in assessment and diagnostics, with a focus on identifying students' educational, emotional, social and  behavioral needs. The School Psychologist will collaborate and consult with educators, families, and other professionals to help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students.  

Position Responsibilities

The School Psychologist will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Conduct thorough psychological evaluations using a variety of assessment tools and techniques for students in grades PK-12^th
• Administer, score, and interpret standardized tests to assess cognitive, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning;
• Compile detailed evaluation reports that include findings, recommendations, and potential interventions;
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school staff to gather relevant information, provide insights based on evaluation results, and promote effective implementation of services;
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss evaluation outcomes and contribute to the development of individualized education plans (IEPs);
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all evaluations and related documentation;
• Utilize varied models and methods of assessment and data collection for identifying strengths and needs of individual students and the broader school community, developing effective services and programs, and measuring progress and outcomes;

• Use assessment and data collection methods and to implement and evaluate services that support cognitive and academic skills, socialization, learning, and mental and behavioral health, including but not limited to behavioral supports, individual and group counseling, and social skills training;
• Provide effective professional services that promote effective functioning for individuals, families, and schools with diverse characteristics, cultures, and backgrounds and across multiple contexts, with recognition that an understanding and respect for diversity in development and learning and advocacy for social justice are foundations for all aspects of service delivery;
• Evaluate and apply research as a foundation for service delivery and, in collaboration with others, use various techniques and technology resources for data collection, measurement, and analysis to support effective practices at the individual, group, and/or systems levels;
• Provide services consistent with ethical, legal, and professional standards: engage in responsive ethical and professional decision-making; collaborate with other professionals; and apply professional work characteristics needed for effective practice as school psychologists, including respect for human diversity and social justice, communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, responsibility, adaptability, initiative, dependability, and technology skills;
• Stay current with best practices in psychological assessment and school psychology;
• Other duties as assigned.

Pearson is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions.  We believe that flexibility in work/life balance is a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide our employees with the ability to work from anywhere, anytime.  In exchange, we require that employees have the appropriate means to work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policies regarding home office setup, including but not limited to- privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards and expectations. 

The following equipment/tools will be provided by the company for part-time School Psychologists:

• Laptop with webcam and 2^nd Monitor
• Headset
• School Psychologist Assessment Library

The following equipment will need to be provided by you, as the employee, when working from home:

• Mouse (required)
• Keyboard (required)

Requirements

• Accredited graduate degree program at the specialist-level or higher (A minimum of 60 graduate semester hours of study and a 1,200-hour supervised internship in School Psychology, with a minimum of 600 hours in a school setting) 
•  Current or able to obtain School Psychologist license/certificate issued by priority states upon hire.
• National School Psychologist Certification, preferred
•  Proven experience in conducting psychological evaluations in a school setting, virtual experience preferred
•  Strong knowledge of assessment tools and techniques
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
•  Ability to work at least 15 hours per week during school day hours with a consistent weekly schedule and up to 30 hours as caseload requires.
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility, problem solving, consultation, and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment

Capabilities:

• Customer Centric – Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and external) and is a visible advocate for students. Builds strong relationships with students and uses them to improve their experience and outcomes.
• Communication - A great communicator who engages teams and stakeholders with thoughtful delivery and messages that resonate.
• Collaborative - Models collaboration, solves problems with peers, builds trust and support.
• Accountable – Can be relied on to complete tasks timely and well, demonstrates “ownership” regardless of the outcome, proactive in exploring and exploiting new opportunities.

Behaviors:

• High level of integrity and transparency;
• High degree of flexibility;
• Positive attitude;
• Evidence of a strong work ethic;
• Demonstrated team player;