School Psychologist

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Reports to:

Annual evaluation by the HSE Director of Special Education or his designee

Job Goal:
To deliver psychological and educational services that facilitate learning and promote the cognitive, social, and personal development of all students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

All duties assigned by the HSE Director of Special Education. Specific duties and responsibilities will reflect the context and needs of each school to which a psychologist is assigned. Duties will include but will not be limited to:

Assessment:

* Conduct multi-method and multi-source psycho educational evaluations and reevaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team.

* Utilize professional standards for writing reports of evaluation results.

* Interpret and explain assessment results in a format understood by educators and parents while providing relevant recommendations, strategies, and resources based on results.

* Attend case conference committee meetings and actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

Collaboration and Consultation:

* Collaborate with teachers and parents to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems.

* Strengthen working relationships between educators, parents, and community services and help others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior.

* Participate as a member of school educational planning teams, building based problem-solving teams, and staffing teams to develop assistance for at-risk students.

Intervention and Prevention:

* Work directly and/or indirectly with students, teachers, and parents to help resolve problems in behavior and learning.

* Develop appropriate interventions and strategies to assist individual students in academic growth and school adjustment.

* Provide short-term group or individual counseling to resolve problems that interfere with school performance.

* Utilize knowledge of behavioral principles to develop and assist in the implementation of specific behavioral management plans for individual students, classrooms, and schools.

* Provide training and assistance in intervention techniques and strategies designed to improve student success in the school setting.

Research and Planning:

* Evaluate the effectiveness of academic intervention programs and behavior management programs.

* Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions.

* Identify, implement, and evaluate programs and strategies to improve student learning and behavior.

Professional Practice and Development:

* Apply ethical standards of professional practice to the delivery of school psychological services.

* Observe state laws and Cooperative policies/procedures to govern practice.

* Participate in professional growth and development activities to continually improve professional knowledge and skills.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.

* Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.

* Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.

* Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.

* Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.