School Psychologist

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Administers, scores, analyzes/interprets intellectual, academic, social/emotional/behavioral and other psychometric assessments.
• Conducts systematic observations and functional assessments.
• Interviews parents, teachers, and others to gather relevant data regarding student performance.
• Integrates all elements of assessment data into a cohesive whole for the purpose of resolving initial referral question(s) and determining eligibility for special education.
• Edits and finalizes the evaluation team written report.
• Communicates test results, conclusions and recommendations clearly and concisely through oral and written reporting to school staff, parents, and other service providers, as appropriate.

• Conducts comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations of students referred for potential special education services.
• Administers, scores, analyzes/interprets intellectual, academic, social/emotional/behavioral and other psychometric assessments.
• Conducts systematic observations and functional assessments.
• Interviews parents, teachers, and others to gather relevant data regarding student performance.
• Integrates all elements of assessment data into a cohesive whole for the purpose of resolving initial referral question(s) and determining eligibility for special education.
• Edits and finalizes the evaluation team written report.
• Communicates test results, conclusions and recommendations clearly and concisely through oral and written reporting to school staff, parents, and other service providers, as appropriate.

Consults with teachers, school administration, parents and others, as appropriate, regarding the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual and group interventions designed to address students' learning and behavioral problems.

• Consults with school staff, administration, and parents in resolving students' academic, social, emotional and behavioral concerns.
• Collaborates with school staff and/or parents in developing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining academic, behavioral, and other interventions.
• Consults and collaborates with mental health, medical, social services, and other community providers, as appropriate.
• Provides technical assistance to school staff and parents regarding behavior management, child development, and special education procedures, as necessary and appropriate.

Functions as a member of the building-level special education team in providing special education support to students with disabilities.

• Provides information to parents regarding the referral/assessment process, special education services available within the district, and their rights relative to special education.
• Functions as a member of the building-level Student Support Team for the purpose of reviewing referrals and determining appropriate actions.
• Maintains an accurate record of student, parent and other contacts.

• Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, department, and district meetings.
• Serves on District committees, task forces, work groups, etc., as requested.
• Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional, and educational technologies.
• Working knowledge of special education laws, rules and regulations and of district policies and procedures; and the ability to apply these to help insure District compliance.
• Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents, and other educational professionals regarding student concerns and problems.
• Ability to consult with school personnel in developing and implementing effective academic and behavioral interventions for students.
• The skills and ability to communicate - both orally and in writing.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or Superintendent.

License Requirement:
Hold a valid School Psychology license issued by the State.

This is a certified position for 184 days of service. For questions, please contact Dustin Robinson, Director of Special Education, at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).