School Psychologist

Job Description

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Teacher calendar. Salary as per teacher salary schedule.

JOB TITLE: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

REPORTS TO: Assigned administrator/supervisor

JOB OBJECTIVE: Provides psycho-educational assessments, program planning and consultation services that are consistent with the district's mission and mandated requirements.

• Valid state department of education license/certificate as determined at the time of appointment.
• Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Anticipates time constraints. Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience. Duties may require agility, physical strength, and stamina to address the needs of students with behavior problems.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful decision-making skills. Interprets information accurately. Evaluates options thoroughly. Develops reasonable solutions to resolve issues.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

Provides school psychology services. Pursues ongoing program improvements.

• Communicates program objectives/performance expectations to students/parents and staff.
• Keeps current with state standards/guidelines. Collaborates with staff, students, families and the community to delineate short/long-range school psychology program needs/opportunities.
• Allots time for individual/group counseling. Supports the development of curriculum that help students acquire/improve personal skills (e.g., accountability, decision-making, interpersonal communication, problem solving, responsible behavior, self-confidence, etc.).
• Develops/recommends strategies to improve promotion/graduation rates for at-risk students.
• Collaborates with staff to identify/resolve problems that impede student learning. Helps ensure assessment procedures support non-biased planning activities.
• Follows district protocols to safeguard student information shared with staff and/or referral sources.
• Participates in a differentiated referral system that allows staff/parents to request an evaluation and/or consultation for non-disabled students.
• Documents observations of students in classroom and/or other program settings.
• Investigates student concerns (e.g., abuse/neglect, attendance, discrimination, domestic violence, emotional/behavioral problems, poverty, pregnancy/parenting, self-esteem, substance abuse, etc.).
• Administers diagnostic tests. Interprets results. Qualifies students to receive special services.
• Plans/implements student intervention strategies that produce tangible evidence-based benefits within specified time-frames. Monitors intervention efficacy to improve outcomes.
• Coordinates manifestation determination and functional behavior assessments meetings.
• Assists with the multi-factored evaluation (MFE) process. Meets mandated paperwork time lines.
• Helps intervention teams prepare Section 504 or individualized educational plans (IEP).
• Helps prepare crisis response plans to address aggressive student behavior as directed.
• Provides opportunities for all students to participate in an inclusive educational environment.
• Advocates for students. Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students better understand themselves, make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes cultural awareness, self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking and creativity skills.
• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.
• Checks on absent students as requested. Helps administrators resolve attendance problems.
• Helps staff with pupil management. Prepares conduct reports/discipline recommendations.
• Serves as a resource for drug/harassment/violence prevention and related school safety activities.

• Initiates student/family referrals to community services (e.g., legal, health, social services, etc.). Serves as a contact person for public agencies and an intermediary for parents/staff.
• Provides confidential method for staff to seek professional intervention assistance when requested.

• Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Completes all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Encourages community participation in school-sponsored activities.
• Helps students understand/embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Pursues the…