School Psychologist

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership in organizing, administering, and evaluating comprehensive services/programs.
• Assist in the recognition, prevention, and treatment of educational issues which adversely affect student learning.
• Assist in determining the eligibility of students for special education services, and assist in determining that an appropriate and thorough evaluation has been completed.
• Participate as a team member of the comprehensive intervention system.
• Assist in the development of students' individual education plans.
• Assist teachers in the development and implementation of appropriate classroom strategies, accommodations, and modifications.
• Consult with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and others concerning the needs of students; provide appropriate support as necessary.
• Assist in monitoring student progress and make informed timely educational decisions relative to individual students.
• Appropriately respond to the mental health needs of the students and staff.
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students and staff.
• Refer students to appropriate community and social agencies; maintain a collaborative relationship with those agencies.
• Assist in the awareness and compliance of ADA and Section 504 requirements.
• Assist in the implementation of staff development and support of state/local standards.
• Apply research-based strategies and best practices for providing services to students.
• Assist in child find activities as appropriate.
• Assist with public awareness activities which lead to a better understanding of the needs of children.
• Adhere to service guidelines as defined by the Kansas State Plan for Special Education, State Rules and Regulations governing Special Education, and district policies.