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.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Position Description

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.

Performance Responsibilities

• PARTICIPATION 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 intervention 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 the 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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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.