District Psychologist

Provides student assessments to identify developmental, learning, and/or behavioral problems and develops intervention plans.

• Conducts evaluations for early entrance, gifted and non-public school programs.
• Participates in play-based preschool assessments when requested.
• Coordinates the multi-factored evaluation (MFE) process and parent/student conferences.
• Administers/interprets diagnostic tests and recommends student services relevant to needs.
• Assists with program planning and identifies opportunities to enhance student learning.
• Keeps current with intervention design research and contributes to the collaborative development of dropout prevention, re-entry and school completion strategies for at-risk students.
• Monitors student attendance/performance data to identify students struggling academically.
• Investigates student concerns such as abuse/neglect, attendance, discrimination, domestic violence, emotional/behavioral problems, poverty, pregnancy/parenting, self-esteem, substance abuse, etc.
• Allots time for individual/group counseling and helps students acquire or improve personal skills such as accountability, interpersonal communication, responsible behavior and self-confidence.
• Participates in a differentiated referral system that allows staff/parents to request an evaluation and/or consultation for non-disabled students.
• Helps resolve problems that impede student learning and develops intervention strategies that produce tangible evidence-based benefits within specified time-frames.
• Conducts and/or participates in manifestation determination and functional behavior assessments.
• Contributes to the development of crisis response plans to address aggressive student behavior.
• Evaluates students for Section 504 needs and assists staff with Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Completes Evaluation Team Reports (ETR) by required deadlines.
• Monitors intervention efficacy and recommends modifications as needed to improve outcomes.
• Provides opportunities for all students to participate in an inclusive educational environment.
• Advocates for students, observes student demeanor and investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes creativity, cultural awareness, reflective problem-solving skills and self-reliance.
• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.
• Assists with drug/harassment/violence prevention and school safety programs.

Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Performs all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers and functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Encourages community participation in school-sponsored activities.
• Helps students understand and embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.
• Maintains a professional appearance and wears appropriate work attire.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy and maintains confidentiality of privileged information.

Maintains open/effective communications and serves as a reliable information resource.

• Actively participates in staff meetings, conferences and other required school activities.
• Communicates program objectives/performance expectations to students, parents and staff.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Uses active…