Anticipated School Psychologist

BEDFORD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Employment Status: Regular/Full-time FLSA Status: Exempt Description: Conduct standardized individual or intervention-based evaluations to assist school staff and parents; determine if a student qualifies for special education service; effectively meet the academic, behavioral and social-emotional needs of children; consult with educational staff to develop individualized learning or behavioral plans for students NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance Essential Functions: Must be available to staff and parents for consultation Counsel individually and in groups with disabled and nondisabled students Provide developmental and academic screenings for students in collaboration with staff Provide referral to and consultation with outside service agencies Conduct individual psycho‑educational evaluations of children referred to the Student Services Department; interpret findings, when appropriate, to parents, teachers and other school personnel, child and qualified community agencies through conferences and written report Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments to determine the cause of adverse behavior(s) of disabled and nondisabled students. Participate in the identification and placement of students with disabilities Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management Responsible for implementing new practices or methods in the area of school psychology Attend meetings and in‑services as required by Superintendent/Board Maintain respect at all times for confidential information Provide the results of psycho‑educational evaluations for consideration in the development of IEPs (note that there should not be an's in a plural for IEPs. Please remove the 's) for each student with a disability Provide intensive psycho‑educational evaluations of individual students identified as, or thought to be, disabled. Assume case manager responsibilities for individual students for the assessment phase and the development of the Evaluation Team Report (ETR) Appropriately interpret data results as a result of screenings, standardized/norm referenced assessments, and/or criterion‑referenced assessments that have been given to students Maintain accurate and complete records as required Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development Collaborate with colleagues Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life Observe ethics of the teaching profession Keep abreast of all rules and regulations regarding special education standards Other Duties and Responsibilities: Provide mental health activities for students within the scope of school‑based practice Serve as a role model for students Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials Participate in committees, study teams, and co‑curricular activities as agreed upon Participate in intervention assistance team meetings Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director/Superintendent or designee Qualifications: Master's degree in educational psychology or equivalent from a four‑year college or university Appropriate State of Ohio certifications/license Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work effectively with others Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing Effective, active listening skills Organizational and problem solving skills Specialized skill in evaluation procedures for student academic/behavioral problems Ability to operate various office equipment Basic skills in counseling and consultation Knowledge of educational psychology Equipment Operated: Standardized and criterion referenced tests and survey checklists for individualized assessment Additional Working Conditions: Occasional evening work Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue Occasional interaction with unruly students Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g. computer keyboard, calculator, writing Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, climb, and stoop Occasional travel, e.g., attending workshop outside of district, evaluation, assessment, IEP and placement, meetings outside of district Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity days Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds Occasional requirement to operate a school district vehicle This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bedford City School District