School Psychologist

OverviewPOSITION TITLE: School PsychologistQUALIFICATIONS: Certification of Level I or Level II School PsychologistREPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and / or Director's Administrative DesigneeSUPERVISES: Interns as assignedJOB GOAL: To facilitate learning and to promote the cognitive, social and personal development of all students.Performance ResponsibilitiesPARTICIPATE IN GEI / RTI PROCESS: Participate in school general education initiative / response to intervention process.REFERRAL PROCESS: Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified student impairments.EVALUATION: Conduct careful and efficient academic and behavioral psychological evaluations.REPORT WRITING: Complete required documentation, paperwork, and reports in a thorough and timely manner. Prepare written reports of evaluations within time guidelines as mandated by Article 7. Interpret relevant functional, academic and behavioral assessment data that is user-friendly and results oriented.PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend educational placements, accommodations, and instructional strategies based on assessment data.CASE CONFERENCES: Coordinate and participate in case conferences to determine eligibility, appropriate planning, and re-evaluation for students who require special education programs and services.ELIGIBILITY: Ensure that all legal and procedural details have been followed when considering eligibility for special education programs.GOAL WRITING: Provide support, instruction, and technical assistance to educators and administration for creation of appropriate measurable goals.CONSULTATION: Consult and collaborate with educators, parents, students, administrators and other professionals or agencies to improve student outcomes.PROGRESS MONITORING: Provide support, instruction, and technical assistance to educators and administration for ongoing monitoring of progress.SERVICE DELIVERY DEVELOPMENT: Use data outcomes from evaluations and progress monitoring to implement evidence-based plans at an individual, group, or systems level.RESOURCE TO OTHERS: Assist in planning and conducting in-service programs and workshops for special education teachers, general education teachers, program assistants, bus drivers, parents, and administrators.PLANNING FOR DEPARTMENT: Work cooperatively with the other psychologists as it relates to planning and organizing psychological services.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in regular and on-going professional development activities to maintain a high standard of service delivery.ETHICS: Report any and all violations of rules and/or regulations to Co-op Administration.OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned by Director and/or Director's Administrative Designee.Terms of EmploymentIn accordance with regular teacher contract; additional contract days may be added subject to Board approval. EVALUATION: In accordance with Board policy by the Director or the Director's Administrative Designee.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesEducation Administration ProgramsJ-18808-Ljbffr