School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Consult and collaborate with, support, and/or coach individual or teams of teachers/school personnel regarding classroom management, individual student needs, data collection. Participate in pre-referral problem-solving teams (e.g., academic social-emotional/behavior MTSS). Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments of current and suspected special education students. Interpret data and diagnoses to school personnel, families, and students (as appropriate). Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and assist in developing Behavior Support/Intervention Plans.

Use data and research to assist in determining when and which supports, accommodations, and/or modifications students need to be successful in educational settings. Report behavioral data analysis and progress to appropriate entities. Provide individual and/or group counseling as needed. Provide crisis-related social-emotional and behavioral support, including participation in risk/threat screenings. Participate in IEP meetings, to include reporting of assessment results and progress, providing input for decision-making (e.g., eligibility, programming, manifestation determination).

Participate in and provide building/district professional development. Establish and maintain open basis of communication with students, parents, staff and administration. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day consistent with contract obligations. Other duties as assigned.