Special Education | School Psychologist

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The School Psychologist works to support the success of students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. This position is directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains utilizing problem-solving and standardized evaluations.

Primary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

• Observe and interview students
• Conduct psychological and educational assessments and evaluations within mandated timelines
• Administer and interpret results of psychological assessment tests
• Identify, diagnose and formulate educational, treatment, developmental, behavioral and remediation plans and strategies for various disabilities and other student issues
• Identify at risk students and school vulnerabilities
• Promote student motivation and engagement
• Improve student communication and social skills
• Promote problem solving, anger management and conflict resolution
• Reinforce positive coping skills and resilience
• Make recommendations regarding eligibility and student placement in special education and various other programs
• Monitor student placement, services and accommodations to assure needs are being met

• Provide consultation and technical assistance to faculty, administrators and others concerning assessment information and psychological, behavioral and related educational issues
• Provide detailed and technical information concerning related plans, programs, practices, procedures, techniques and strategies to various stakeholders
• Advise school staff, faculty and administrators regarding State and federal special education requirements related assessment
• Serve as a technical resource for teachers, principals, school staff and parents concerning classroom adaptations for students

• Help families understand their child’s learning and mental health needs
• Serve as a member of the district intervention teams as appropriate

Collaborate with faculty, staff and administrators in the formulation, development and implementation of educational and behavior intervention plans and related services, goals, objectives, strategies and options.

• Write concise and detailed reports concerning psychological evaluations, tests, observations and diagnoses
• Prepare and distribute a variety of correspondence related to assigned caseload and psychological services
• Establish, maintain and update student records and files; monitor student progress
• Assist with coordinating and participate in case conferences following student evaluations
• Coordinate psychology services, communications, information and interventions between students, faculty, administrators, school sites, outside agencies and others
• Refer students and families to alternate district supports

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance
• Knowledge of individual differences in ability, personality, and interests as well as learning and motivation
• Knowledge of psychological research methods
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions used in assigned field
• Skilled active listener
• Skilled at asking questions and understanding multiple points of view
• Skilled communicator that can convey information clearly and effectively, both orally and written
• Ability to analyze ideas and use logic to determine their strengths and weaknesses
• Ability to use reasoning to discover answers to problems
• Ability to combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions
• Ability to think of original, unusual, or creative ways to solve problems
• Ability to be aware of others’…