School Psychologist - Continuing

School Psychologist - Continuing

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $59,028 to $115,278 Per Year

Job Category: Student Services >
Psychologist

School psychologists provide a comprehensive range of services as described in the current standards from the National Association of School Psychologists. The school psychologist functions as part of the district’s Student Support Services Team. This team collaboratively provides a multi‑tiered system of supports through the implementation and monitoring of evidence‑based behavioral and academic interventions for all students in need. The services provided reflect the specific needs of the students, families, and schools served and address the non‑exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, expectations, and essential functions indicated below.

Participate as a contributing member of Special Education Team[s]. Evaluate individual students using a variety of instruments designed to assess cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive domains; document, score, analyze, and interpret results; disseminate findings to the Special Education Team and Evaluation Team providing implications/recommendations for student’s educational environment and program. Observe, document, and analyze individual student’s behavior in educational settings and develop plans which foster positive behavioral outcomes.

Provide counseling or instruction in behavioral/social/emotional content areas, as appropriate to individual students.

• Follow federal and state laws/requirements, along with district policies, procedures, and processes regarding special education and tiered interventions framework
• Conduct individualized testing, analyze and interpret results, and write comprehensive evaluation/re‑evaluation reports used for determining eligibility for special education services
• Engage in specific services for students, such as direct and indirect interventions that focus on academic skills, learning, socialization, and mental health
• Provide services to schools and families that enhance the competence and well‑being of students, including the promotion of effective and safe learning environments, prevention and remediation of academic and behavioral problems, response to crises, and improvement of family/school collaboration
• Work collaboratively within the team for the support of students at risk for failure in schools and those who are eligible for special education
• Interpret and share assessment results/data with parents and the team during eligibility meetings, and participate in other meetings, as needed/requested
• Actively participate in district/building Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Organize and prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for timely work completion
• Conduct and provide a written summary of student observations
• Provide specific recommendations in evaluation reports, based on student strengths and needs as determined by assessment, discussion, and observation
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments as needed or directed
• Assist in developing positive support plans and behavioral intervention plans
• Provide student social skills or other small group instruction, if needed
• Collaborate with others in developing social, academic, and/or functional interventions and supports for students
• Effectively communicate in writing and verbally with othersli>
• Maintain highest degree of confidentiality, per FERPA guidelines
• Participate in building‑level intervention and special education meetings
• Consult with support agencies, and refer students/families as needed
• Actively participate in department meetings, staff meetings, and trainings
• Provide professional development, as needed, on topics related to students with disabilities, intervention, behavioral needs, etc.
• Review programs to determine efficacy and recommend adjustments or changes to department administration, as requested
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge of: Current standards of practice from the National Association of School Psychologists; OSPI rules and regulations regarding ESA school psychologist certification, along…