School Psychologist

Primary Purpose

Education / Certification

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning for educational purposes Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions 
• Knowledge of psycho-social development 
• Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students 
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Responsibilities

• Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students and to determine eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations
• Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans 
• Conduct or participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures 
• May serve as case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students on assigned campuses 
• Conduct group, individual, and family counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems 
• Serve as consultant on mental health topics for instructors in the school health program 
• Consult with school staff regarding the educational needs of students, interpretation of assessment data, and implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive students 
• Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with identification and understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances 
• Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information, evaluation/assessment results, or other issues related to student needs/services 
• Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed 
• Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents 
• May provide clinical supervision to intern or trainee 
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings 
• Assist in selection of assessment materials and equipment 
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories 
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations 
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of psychological services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education services 
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment 
• Maintain confidentiality 
• Perform other duties as assigned

Environment / Working Conditions

Supervisory Responsibilities