Specialist - Instructional - School Psychologist - Child

School Psychologist

Job Goal:
To enlarge the educational experience of students by facilitating their best possible adjustment to school through a program of psychological services.

Job Qualifications:

• Must hold an NASP or ASP School Psychologist degree.
• Must currently hold or be eligible for a State of Delaware School Psychologist certification and licensure.
• Successfully completed a supervised internship.
• Hold a valid National Certified School Psychologist Certificate.

Essential Functions:

• The School Psychologist is to be a permanent member of an inter-disciplinary child study team to provide psychological services.
• Evaluates the intellectual, academic, behavioral, perceptual-motor skills, emotional adjustment and readiness for learning of students.
• Interprets psycho-educational findings and conducts conferences.
• Provides consultation for students, parents and professional associates.
• Participates in follow-up procedures concerning all aspects of the psychological services.
• Is a permanent member of the school's placement committee for exceptional students.
• Functions, where appropriate, as a member of the curriculum, group testing, guidance and research committees.
• Evaluates psychological service programs and job performance, submitting annual report as requested.
• Facilitates school-wide intervention programs such as Instructional Support Teams and Positive Behavior Support and Response to Intervention.
• Assists with in-service training and assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development.
• Create behavior management plans in consultation with building staff for identified students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.