School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License with the School Psychologist Endorsement. Salary will be determined by the candidate's education and experience.

Reports To: Assigned Building Principal/Special Services Department Administrator

Job Goal: To provide school psychological services to and on behalf of children who require psychological evaluation and assistance in their educational or behavioral adjustment.

Performance Responsibilities: The Kirby School District 140 school psychologist is expected to meet the Illinois Professional Education Standards for School Psychologist – Performance Indicators. Performance responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepares clearly written reports that address referral questions appropriately, report data accurately, and provide guidance for interventions.
• Explains assessment findings in a manner that is understandable for the intended audience.
• Assists school personnel and other agency administrators with the interpretation of data to evaluate classroom and/or building-level programs.
• Follows legal, regulatory, and ethical parameters in data-based decision-making and record keeping.
• Participates in collaborative decision making and problem solving with other professionals to achieve student success, including but not limited to development of classroom management and individual behavior intervention plans.
• Promotes and models ethical practices of confidential communication with others.
• Works effectively with school personnel to promote supportive learning environments.
• Assists school personnel in developing cognitive and academic goals for all students.
• Uses formal and informal assessment techniques to evaluate the performance and progress of students.
• Uses assessment results to identify students' learning needs, develop instructional strategies, and contribute to recommendations regarding students' eligibility for and placement in special education.
• Participates in the development and implementation of instructional strategies and interventions to promote learning in students at different stages of development and from diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborates with school personnel to develop appropriate academic goals and interventions for all students who do not meet the Illinois Learning Standards or locally developed objectives.
• Applies the principles of behavior change through the provision of consultation, behavioral assessment and intervention, and counseling services to enhance student behavior.
• Identifies when and how to access and/or make referrals for additional services or resources to assist students with diverse learning needs.
• Participates in decision-making that promotes effective services for students and their families/guardians.
• Analyzes individual and group performance in order to design interventions that are consistent with the learner's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical developmental levels and with relevant ethical principles/practices.
• Assists parents and other caregivers with the development and implementation of behavior change programs in the home in order to facilitate the learning and development of their children.
• Identifies resources and facilitates communication between schools, families/guardians, and community agencies.
• Applies research design and data analysis techniques when conducting and evaluating research.
• Shares professional resources with teachers, parents, and others to enhance services to students.
• Maintains useful and accurate records and communicates information responsibly to families/guardians, students, colleagues, and community members as appropriate.
• Contributes to the well-being of one's school community.
• Collaborates with other professionals as resources for problem-solving, generating new ideas, sharing experiences, and seeking and giving feedback.
• Follows School District Policies and Administrative Procedures and codes of professional conduct, respecting the boundaries of professional responsibilities, when working with students, colleagues, and families.
• Reports any suspected child abuse or neglect as required.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as administration may assign, in accordance with Board of Education policies and administrative procedures.

Terms Of Employment: Work year, salary, and fringe benefits to be established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation: Evaluation will be in accordance with the District's Teacher Evaluation Plan.