School Psychologist

The School Psychologist supports the educational process by providing psychological services that measure and interpret the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social, and emotional development of students. Responsibilities include interpreting the results of psychological studies, applying state and federal laws, and developing strategies and interventions to meet the diverse needs of all students. The School Psychologist also performs duties in accordance with state statutes, district policies, regulations, and other assignments as required.

This job reports to Assigned Administrator

• Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual,adaptive,academic,socialandemotionaldevelopmentofchildrenand/ordetermining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assessesstudents'functionalcapabilitiesandhomeand/orclassroomenvironmentforthepurposeof determining student's functional level and developing recommendations.
• Collaborateswithcommunityagenciesincludingmedical,judicial,social service,andmentalhealth service for the purpose of gathering information to meet the needs of specificstudents.
• Communicateswithstudentsand/orparentswithteachersand/orotherpersonnelforthepurposeof evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolvingconflicts.
• Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, nurse, probation officer, mental health agencies,other professionals,etc.)forthepurposeofproducingacomprehensiveevaluationreportin compliance with establishedguidelines.
• Coordinates
  504programcomponents,supportneeds,andmaterialforthepurposeofdelivering services which conform to establishedguidelines.
• Counsel students for the purpose of enhancing student success inschool.
• Conducts site-based educational research for the purpose of tailoring teaching methods, resources and interventions for students.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records of students for the purpose of ensuring compliance with FERPA.
• Serves as a liaison between students, parents, school staff and community agencies surrounding issues and events for the purpose of using specific skill set of a school psychologist.
• Provides professional development opportunities to staff as required or as assigned.
• Facilitatesactivitiesrelatedtotheimplementationofthe Responseto Intervention (RTI) modelandis an integral part of site teams for the purpose of assisting with analyzing and interpreting data derived from the RTI process.
• Develops behavior and academic plans, recommendations regarding curriculum modifications for the purpose of enhancing student success inschool.
• Delivers services such as functional behavior assessments, behavior plans, threat assessments, safety plans, parent training/communication and PBIS training for leadership teams.
• Serves as a resource to committees, school administrators, and school personnel surrounding issues and events that would benefit from the specific skill set of a school psychologist.
• Participates in trainings, conferences, meetings, workshops and other professional development activities, as required or assigned.
• Providesconsultationtostudents,teachers,andotherschoolpersonnelandparentsregarding students' academics, social/emotional, or behavior.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students inmodifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Participatesinmeetings,committees,workshops,andseminarsassignedforthepurposeof conveying and/or gathering information required to performfunctions.
• Participates in Manifestation Determination Reviews by analyzing behavioral, disability, and evaluation data, providing input on the relationship between student conduct and disability, and supporting teams for the purpose of ensuring legally compliant disciplinary decision and appropriate behavioral supports.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. extension requests, correspondence, memos, behavior plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, Psych Ed Summary, Psych Report, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references,…