As a School Psychologist at Parallel, your primary responsibilities include delivering both direct and indirect psychological services to students, conducting psycho-educational evaluations, developing IEP goals, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You’ll play a critical role in supporting students with learning differences and ensuring they receive the necessary tools for academic and emotional success.

To be considered for the School Psychologist position at Parallel, you need an EdS degree in school psychology from an accredited program, a valid state license, and at least one year of full-time experience in the field. Although having NCSP certification and prior remote experience is preferred, a deep understanding and expertise in psychological evaluations and services are essential.

Working remotely as a School Psychologist at Parallel allows for flexibility and the opportunity to reach students nationwide. You will benefit from a supportive administrative structure that streamlines your scheduling, minimizes paperwork, and provides access to comprehensive client information and testing materials, allowing you to concentrate on delivering quality care.

Parallel is committed to fostering the growth of its School Psychologists through various initiatives, including community events, professional development opportunities, and innovation feedback sessions. You will have the chance to collaborate with leading clinicians and educators while contributing to meaningful changes in the educational landscape.

Successful School Psychologists at Parallel possess strong communication skills, allowing them to connect effectively with students from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, being tech-savvy, especially in tele-health practices, is essential for conducting virtual sessions and ensuring that students receive the psychological support they need.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of evaluations you've conducted, detailing the methods used and the outcomes. Highlight how your evaluations led to actionable IEP goals and benefitted students' academic and emotional development.

Share experiences where you've worked within a team, emphasizing your communication strategies, respect for diverse opinions, and methods for resolving conflicts. Demonstrating your team-oriented mindset will present you as a valuable asset to any group.

Discuss the specific frameworks or methodologies you employ to assess student needs and develop IEP goals. Include insights on how you engage with students and families in the goal-setting process to ensure relevancy and support.

Provide examples demonstrating your cultural competence and adaptability in delivering psychological services. Discuss tailored approaches you've successfully implemented to cater to students from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Explain the systems or tools you have used to track and measure IEP goals over time. Mention any data collection methods or feedback systems you implemented to make data-driven decisions to support students.

Outline instances where you've effectively communicated with educators and parents. Share examples of interventions or strategies you recommended and how your consultancy led to positive changes in student well-being.

Discuss your time management techniques and tools you utilize to stay organized while working remotely. Emphasize your ability to balance direct services, evaluations, and administrative tasks efficiently.

Describe your philosophy and techniques when working with students facing these challenges. Share specific interventions or therapeutic methods you have found to be effective in helping students manage their emotions.

Outline your strategies for building rapport with parents and keeping them informed. Talk about how involving parents in their child’s psychological journey leads to better outcomes and the way you communicate sensitive information.

Detail the applications, software, and telehealth tools you are familiar with, explaining how these technologies enhance your ability to provide quality care and conduct effective evaluations in a remote setting.