School Psychologist

Job Description

Job Description

School Psychologist Position Summary:This position is a member of school teams that promotes early interventions through multi-tiered systems of support. This person will conduct individual evaluations of students suspected of having a disability in accordance with federal and state guidelines. The school psychologist must work with students, families, and educators in meetings both educational and mental health needs in schools. Minimal Qualifications:Master 's Degree in PsychologyTennessee Department of Education School Services Personnel LicenseEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Performs psycho-educational assessments on referred students including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observations, reviewing existing information, and writing reports documenting findings and providing for educational program recommendations.Evaluates eligibility for special education program recommendations.Participates as member of IEP teams contributing and interpreting evaluation findings and collaborating on the development of the educational plan.Provides collaborative consultation and documentation of results including assisting general education staff with suggestions and implementation of RTI, pre-referral intervention strategies, and providing recommendations and accommodations to assist general education staff in working with special education students in the classroom setting.Participates in building level RTI teams to assist in interpreting data and developing interventions.Conducts re-evaluations of special education students to determine present levels of of performance, continued eligibility, extent of progress, and needed services and support.Reviews educational records of students transferring from other school systems to assist in determining eligibility and services.Assists with design and implementation of progress monitoring of students.May participate on the crisis response team.Provides short-term counseling for youngsters struggling with learning and social/emotional difficulties.Acts as a team member of Functional Behavior Teams.Assists with grade-level and individual gifted screenings.Prepares and presents educational workshops as appropriate. Researches resources and methods (interventions, assessment tools, etc.)Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel, and/or outside professionals as appropriate regarding cognitive, affective, social, academic, and behavioral performance.Assists school personnel in determining appropriate instructional levels for deficit areas.Assists teachers in determining and writing narratives for present levels of educational performance.Collaborates with instructional coaches, teachers, central office personnel on refining the RTI process.Trains teachers on de-escalation strategies for youngsters in crisis. Assists teachers in strategies to create positive classroom environments. Consults with teachers and parents regarding associated deficits and strategies for youth with specific disabilities.Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education programs. Participates in activities that promote continued professional development and uses clinical/educational research to enhance school psychology services.Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor of Special Education.