School Psychologist

School Psychologist Qualifications Valid Indiana School Psychologist License Reports To Director of Special Education & Student Services Job Goal To deliver psychological and educational services that facilitate learning and promote the cognitive, social, and personal development of all students Performance Responsibilities Assessment Conduct multi-method and multi-source psychoeducational evaluations and reevaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team Utilize professional standards for writing reports of evaluation results Interpret and explain assessment results in a format understood by educators and parents while providing relevant recommendations, strategies, and resources based on results Attend case conference committee meetings and actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team Collaboration and Consultation Collaborate with teachers and parents to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems Strengthen working relationships between educators, parents, and community services and help others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior Participate as a member of school educational planning teams, building based problem solving teams, and staffing teams to develop assistance for at-risk students Intervention and Prevention Work directly and/or indirectly with students, teachers, and parents to help resolve problems in behavior and learning Develop appropriate interventions and strategies to assist individual students in academic growth and school adjustment Provide short-term group or individual counseling to resolve problems that interfere with school performance Utilize knowledge of behavioral principles to develop and assist in the implementation of specific behavioral management plans for individual students, classrooms, and schools Provide training and assistance in intervention techniques and strategies designed to improve student success in the school setting Research and Planning Evaluate the effectiveness of academic intervention programs and behavior management programs Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions Identify, implement, and evaluate programs and strategies to improve student learning and behavior Professional Practice and Development Apply ethical standards of professional practice to the delivery of school psychological services Observe state laws and Westfield Washington Schools policies/procedures to govern practice Participate in professional growth and development activities to continually improve professional knowledge and skills Terms of Employment Salary based on years of experience and degree earned. 184‑day contract. Application Please apply online at district's website at #J-18808-Ljbffr