School Psychologist

Job Requirements

Examples of Duties:
Essential Duties and

Responsibilities Include The Following. Other Duties May Be Assigned.

Intervention and Consultation:
Work directly and/or indirectly with students, teachers, and parents to resolve problems in adjustment, behavior, and learning. Provide psychological counseling and assist students, families, and school personnel in dealing with crises such as death, illness, or community trauma. Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems for children with and without disabilities. Strengthen working relationships between educators, parents, and community services by promoting understanding of child development and its effect on learning and behavior.

Prevention:
Encourage understanding, acceptance and appreciation of differences within the school community. Develop partnerships with parents and teachers to promote healthy school environments. Collaborate with school staff and community agencies to provide services directed at improving psychological and physical health.

Assessment:
Conduct psycho‑educational evaluations of students in the areas of academic, social‑emotional, or behavioral functioning to assist teams in making educational decisions. Select, administer, and interpret assessment instruments in a professionally appropriate manner. Conduct multi‑method and multi‑source assessment using a variety of methods (e.g., record review, observation, and interview) and sources (e.g., parents, teachers, and students) as required by local, state, and federal guidelines.

Complete written reports within a reasonable time frame and in compliance with professional standards, including relevant information, assessment results, educational implications, and recommendations.

Research and Program Evaluation:
Evaluate the effectiveness of academic and behavior management programs. Use evidence‑based research to develop, recommend, and implement effective interventions and strategies to improve student learning and behavior.

Instruction and Professional Practice:
Provide academic and/or behavioral interventions to students to maximize learning and adjustment. Develop session objectives, use instructional materials, provide individualized and small‑group instruction/counseling, and adapt the curriculum when necessary to meet student needs. Systematically measure and monitor student personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction using a variety of assessment tools. Differentiate presentations, activities, and assessments for students that will meet individual needs, interests, and abilities of each student.

Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving personal issues, arranging appropriate interventions as needed. Maintain current records of students' progress toward goals. Communicate with parents to inform them about the school program and discuss student progress. Maintain and improve professional competence through staff development and self‑selected professional growth activities. Participate in and contribute to the planning, evaluation, and implementation of school and/or District programs via faculty meetings, councils, and District and school committees.

Make effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy. Serve as a positive role model for students in citizenship, ethical principles, and democratic values.

It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities, but contributes to the oversight and guidance to teachers, specialists, and para‑professional staff, in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Knowledge of district‑adopted curriculum and teaching strategies. Ability to exercise…