School Psychologist

Job Title
:
School Psychologist (206 days)

Department
:
Special Services

Pay Grade
: E900

FLSA Status
:
Exempt

Reports to
:
Associate Director
- Special Services

This position is responsible for measuring and interpreting the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children; interpreting results of psychological studies; interpreting and applying state and federal codes; and developing strategies and interventions to address the special education needs of eligible students.

• Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assesses student’s functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
• Assists in the completion of special education documentation delivering services in compliance to established guidelines, rules, law and regulations.
• Communicates with students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Compiles information from a variety of sources producing a comprehensive evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Coordinates with community agencies including medical, judicial, social service and mental health services determining appropriate services to meet the needs of specific students.
• Counsels students, parents and guardians enhancing student success in school.
• Develops behavior plans, curriculum modifications, etc. implementing treatment programs.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. meeting special education assessment guidelines and/or creating Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Implements school wide program development and program evaluation ensuring effective programs to assist children who experience physical, mental, social or emotional difficulties.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Researches resources and methods determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, required.
• Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university, preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of job related experience is required.

• School Psychologist Missouri Teaching certification and/or Missouri State Licensed Psychologist, required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain “Highly Qualified” status as defined by Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, required.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.

• Knowledge of advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions and create action plans.
• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: psychology and educational principles; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: applying assessment instruments;…