School Psychologist

School Psychologist

To provide psycho educational services of a diagnostic - prescriptive and consultative nature for referred students; to serve as a resource and consultant to school personnel and intervention teams.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Participates on building child study teams and instructional support teams.
• Conducts psychological evaluations of students as part of the multidisciplinary evaluation/re-evaluation process.
• Interprets evaluation results to parents and school personnel.
• Participates in applicable due process procedures.
• Pursues professional growth and development.
• Maintains current knowledge regarding applicable local, state and federal policies, regulations and standards.
• Acts as case manager for students receiving supportive and related services in order to coordinate the evaluation/re-evaluation process involving all related services and agency personnel.
• Serves as chairperson of the Multidisciplinary Team and generates the Comprehensive Evaluation Report.
• Participates as appropriate in evaluations of students referred for eligibility for Chapter 15 services.
• Consults with and serves as a resource for other pupil services personnel, school staff, district intervention teams and parents.
• Conducts in-service programs for staff, parents and administrators.
• Acts as a liaison among professionals of schools, institutions and agencies.
• Responds to supervisory recommendations in a prompt and positive manner.
• Makes recommendations for the efficient management of assigned responsibilities.
• May be required to work extended hours beyond the school year at the professional hourly rate.
• Performs such other duties/responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Special Education, Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent.

Required Qualifications and

Experience:

Educational:
Certification as a School Psychologist as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 5 years teaching and/or guidance counselor experience preferred. Physical:
Holds valid Pennsylvania driver's license and access to personal transportation.