School Psychologist SY Extended

Job Description

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

• Master's degree from an accredited educational institution as determined by the Florida Department of Education
• Certified as a School Psychologist and appropriate licensure by the State of Florida
• Internship in a school setting preferred
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects

None exist at this time

• Participates in needs assessment activities, planning and development of intervention programs, and/or service to students
• Participates in Child Study/Collaborative Problem Solving, eligibility, and IEP committees, as assigned, to help meet the needs of identified students
• Establishes long and short range plans designed specifically to support the district exceptional student education plan
• Selects, develops, or modifies psychological assessment materials which identify learning needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic background, learning styles, and special needs
• Plans and prepares intervention strategies for parents and teachers that are effective and contributes to a climate where students become engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Assists schools and the district in preparing for changing curriculum and service needs
• Maintains and prepares periodic records as required
• Implements and coordinates school-wide and district-wide psychological services and activities
• Manages time efficiently
• Manages materials and equipment effectively
• Assists in early identification of students school‑related problems
• Conducts valid psychological and psycho‑educational assessments according to professional standards and prepares reports of these services within time limits established by administrative rule or other controlling regulations
• Analyzes and interprets information to make diagnoses and recommendations regarding needs for services
• Evaluates school psychological services
• Provides follow‑up conferences with parents and teachers to interpret and develop alternative instructional strategies for students of special need
• Seeks out new data sources which will provide evidence of student growth and/or the identification of developmental needs and share these findings with principals and other instructional leaders
• Conducts a comprehensive follow‑up with tested students to determine the effectiveness and implementation levels of recommendations
• Suggests realistic and effective intervention strategies for teachers to use with students
• Works effectively with students, parents, colleagues, community agencies, and staff
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of a broad curriculum base
• Uses a variety of strategies to formulate recommendations appropriate for students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs
• Specializes in recognizing overt indicators of student distress or abuse and takes appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions
• Provides direct observation and/or crisis intervention services as necessary and/or requested
• Consults with parents, other school staff, and teachers about ways to facilitate the learning and adjustment of students
• Uses effective consultative behaviors
• Interprets educational policies, programs, and procedures related to psychological services
• Enlists the cooperation of parents in examining the family situation and together assess the strength and problem areas
• Conducts in‑service training for faculty and staff
• Demonstrates professional growth and continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills
• Assists others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of psychological services
• Conducts a personal assessment periodically to determine professional growth needs either reference to the specific instructional assignment and district programs
• Participates in district sponsored staff development programs
• Acts in a professional and ethical manner and adheres at all times to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional…