Bilingual; Spanish School Psychologist

Position: BILINGUAL (SPANISH) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
This employee is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive psychological services.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

CORE COMPATENCIES

* Planning and Development

* Participation in the development of the comprehensive plan at the school and district level.

* Participation in the development of short- and long-term goals for the school psychological services program.

* Chairing Sub-Committee CSE Meetings

* Chairing Instructional Support Team Meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

* Master's degree or above

* State Certification is School Psychology

* Bi-lingual Extension of Certificate

GENERAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations that include but ae not limited to the assessment of intellectual, developmental, academic, social/emotional and behavioral status.

* Assessment and data collection by use of formal, informal or non-standardized evaluation techniques including functional behavioral assessments and behavior interventions plans.

* Interpreting and utilizing assessment data for the purpose of writing psychological reports and developing written intervention plans.

* Counseling students individually and in groups. Providing crisis intervention.

* Utilizing the Instructional Support Team as a resource for students.

* Service to Parents:

* Providing training on a wide variety of topics including but not limited to child development and effective parenting.

* Assisting parents in locating available educational information and interventions.

* Service to Teachers:

* Consulting with teachers and administrators regarding specific students.

* Assisting in the development of teacher implemented interventions.

* Assisting with school wide programs.

* Providing in-service training.

* Service to Community:

* Participating in the development of educational and community partnerships.

* Working with communities to improve the lives of students.

* Professional Development:

* Attending in-service meetings and conferences to develop professional attitudes and skills.

* Maintaining professional skills through reading of current literature and professional memberships.

* Program Evaluation:

* Participating in program evaluation.

* Assisting in the design and implementation of program evaluation.

* Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Supervising school psychology interns and practicum students. Participation in Research.

Reports to:

Building Principal;
Responsible to the Special Education Supervisor, and the Director of Special Education (updated 4/2023)