School Psychologist

POSITION TITLE: School Psychologist
QUALIFICATIONS: Certification of Level I or Level II School Psychologist
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and / or Director's Administrative Designee
SUPERVISES: Interns as assigned
JOB GOAL: To facilitate learning and to promote the cognitive, social and personal development of all students.

• PARTICIPATE IN GEI / RTI PROCESS:
  Participate in school general education initiative / response to intervention process.
• REFERRAL PROCESS:
  Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified student impairments.
• EVALUATION:
  Conduct careful and efficient academic and behavioral psychological evaluations.
• REPORT WRITING:
  Complete required documentation, paperwork, and reports in a thorough and timely manner. Prepare written reports of evaluations within time guidelines as mandated by Article
  7. Interpret relevant functional, academic and behavioral assessment data that is user-friendly and results oriented.
• PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
  Recommend educational placements, accommodations, and instructional strategies based on assessment data.
• CASE CONFERENCES:
  Coordinate and participate in case conferences to determine eligibility, appropriate planning, and re-evaluation for students who require special education programs and services.
• ELIGIBILITY:
  Ensure that all legal and procedural details have been followed when considering eligibility for special education programs.
• GOAL WRITING:
  Provide support, instruction, and technical assistance to educators and administration for creation of appropriate measurable goals.
• CONSULTATION:
  Consult and collaborate with educators, parents, students, administrators and other professionals or agencies to improve student outcomes.
• PROGRESS MONITORING:
  Provide support, instruction, and technical assistance to educators and administration for ongoing monitoring of progress.
• SERVICE DELIVERY DEVELOPMENT:
  Use data outcomes from evaluations and progress monitoring to implement evidence-based plans at an individual, group, or systems level.
• RESOURCE TO OTHERS:
  Assist in planning and conducting in-service programs and workshops for special education teachers, general education teachers, program assistants, bus drivers, parents, and administrators.
• PLANNING FOR DEPARTMENT:
  Work cooperatively with the other psychologists as it relates to planning and organizing psychological services.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
  Participate in regular and on-going professional development activities to maintain a high standard of service delivery.
• ETHICS:
  Report any and all violations of rules and/or regulations to Co-op Administration.
• OTHER:
  Perform other duties as assigned by Director and/or Director's Administrative Designee.

In accordance with regular teacher contract; additional contract days may be added subject to Board approval.
EVALUATION:
In accordance with Board policy by the Director or the Director's Administrative Designee.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Education Administration Programs