School Psychologist

Provides student assessments to identify developmental, learning, behavioral and/or mental health problems. Develops interventions to prevent/remediate identified concerns.

• Assists with program planning. Identifies opportunities to enhance student learning.
• Contributes to the development of dropout prevention, re-entry and school completion programs.
• Conducts evaluations for early entrance, gifted and non-public school programs.
• Collaborates with staff to identify students struggling with academic and/or social-emotional issues. Helps investigate student concerns (e.g., abuse/neglect, attendance, discrimination, domestic violence, emotional/behavioral issues, pregnancy, poverty, self-esteem, substance abuse, etc.). Initiates contact and collaborates with parents, school personnel and/or community resources to address student concerns.
• Coordinates the Evaluation Team Report (ETR) process and parent/student conferences.
• Administers/interprets diagnostic tests. Recommends student services relevant to needs.
• Participates in a differentiated referral system (i.e., informal intervention process) that allows staff/parents to request a consultation and/or student evaluation.
• Collaboratively identifies and resolves problems that impede student learning. Implements evidence-based interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time-frames.
• Assists with 504 accommodation plans. Serves as a parent/staff resource for plan implementation.
• Helps staff with Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Completes Evaluation Team Reports (ETR) by required deadlines.
• Works with staff to monitor intervention efficacy. Recommends modifications as needed.
• Advocates for students. Facilitates inclusive educational opportunities for all students.
• Allots time for individual/group and classroom counseling. Helps students make appropriate choices and improve personal skills (e.g., accountability, interpersonal communication, responsible behavior, self-confidence, etc.). Encourages creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self-reliance.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of all required Medicaid reports.
• Directs the work of a school psychology support staff when applicable.

Exemplifies professionalism to enhance NwOESC and member district public images.

• Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality work results. Performs all aspects of the job.
• Encourages community involvement in school-sponsored activities.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record. Provides prompt notice of delays or absences.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Participates in the development of best practices and advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

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