School Psychologist

POSITION TITLE: School Psychologist QUALIFICATIONS: Certification of Level I or Level II School Psychologist REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and / or Director’s Administrative Designee SUPERVISES: Interns as assigned JOB GOAL: To facilitate learning and to promote the cognitive, social and personal development of all students.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Position Description POSITION TITLE: School Psychologist QUALIFICATIONS: Certification of Level I or Level II School Psychologist REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and / or Director’s Administrative Designee SUPERVISES: Interns as assigned JOB GOAL: To facilitate learning and to promote the cognitive, social and personal development of all students. Performance Responsibilities PARTICIPATION IN GEI / RTI PROCESS: Participate in school general education initiative / response to intervention process. REFERRAL PROCESS: Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified student impairments. EVALUATION: Conduct careful and efficient academic and behavioral psychological evaluations. REPORT WRITING: Complete required documentation, paperwork, and reports in a thorough and timely manner. Prepare written reports of evaluations within time guidelines as mandated by Article 7. Interpret relevant functional, academic and behavioral assessment data that is user-friendly and intervention and results oriented. PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend educational placements, accommodations, and instructional strategies based on assessment data. CASE CONFERENCES: Coordinate and participate in case conferences to determine the eligibility, appropriate planning, and re-evaluation for students Who Require Special Education Programs And Services. ELIGIBILITY: Ensure that all legal and procedural details have been followed when considering eligibility for special education programs. GOAL WRITING: Provide support, instruction, and technical assistance to educators and administration for creation of appropriate measurable goals. CONSULTATION: Consult and collaborate with educators, parents, students, administrators and other professionals or agencies to improve student outcomes. PROGRESS MONITORING: Provide support, instruction, and technical assistance to educators and administration for ongoing monitoring of progress. SERVICE DELIVERY DEVELOPMENT: Use data outcomes from evaluations and progress monitoring to implement evidence-based plans at an individual, group, or systems level. RESOURCE TO OTHERS: Assist in planning and conducting in-service programs and workshops for special education teachers, general education teachers, program assistants, bus drivers, parents, and administrators. PLANNING FOR DEPARTMENT: Work cooperatively with the other psychologists as it relates to planning and organizing psychological services. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in regular and on-going professional development activities to maintain a high standard of service delivery. ETHICS: Report any and all violations of rules and/or regulations to Co-op Administration. OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned by Director and/or Director’s Administrative Designee. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with regular teacher contract; additional contract days may be added subject to Board approval. EVALUATION: In accordance with Board policy by the Director or the Director’s Administrative Designee. #J-18808-Ljbffr Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools