Psychologist

Requirements


Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities/behaviors; cultural differences of student population; keyboarding; knowledge of community resources; practicing cultural competency while working collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals; stages of child development; special education laws and guidelines; current research/ best practices for social emotional student needs, including students with disabilities; formal and informal cognitive, emotional, and behavioral assessments; medicaid funding procedures.


SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: analyzing data; classifying data and/or information; facilitating meetings; preparing and maintaining accurate records; fluent in writing, reading, and communication in English language; Spanish language abilities preferred; provide age-appropriate mental health counseling; effective therapy techniques.


ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; driving a vehicle between multiple locations; establish quick rapport and collaboration with students, parents and employees.


Responsibility


Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.


Work Environment


The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.


Experience:


Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education:


Master's degree in job related area.


Certificates and Licenses

Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability


Master's Degree and appropriate USBE Licensure


State of Utah Teaching License

Continuing Educ./Training

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances

Appropriate work visa or US Citizenship


Criminal Background Clearance

Description



Psychologist
Job Code: 44-300


Purpose Statement


The job of Psychologist is done for the purpose/s of providing comprehensive services for students with disabilities, or students at risk of IDEA identifiable disabilities; educates and supports students, families, and education professionals to provide effective services and management of students with disabilities; ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, administering appropriate diagnostic assessments and progress monitoring tools; collaboration to develop and monitor effective IEP services for identified students.


This job reports to the Assigned Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Assesses student and family needs (e.g. financial, medical, behavioral, mental, physical, etc.) for the purpose of developing and implementing individualized plans of services to support educational objectives.
• Attends work regularly to fulfill duties specific to the assignment for the purpose of providing quality educational experiences and continuity for assigned students, parents, and the overall school community.
• Attends requires trainings for the purpose of following current regulations, best practices, and developing required skills.
• Collaborates with special education teams to conduct appropriate assessments; review and analyze data; obtain parental consent for assessments; communicate procedural safeguards and parent rights for the purpose of developing highly effective IEP meetings to promote student success.
• Consults with parents, teachers, and other school personnel for the purpose of determining causes of and solutions for student problems.
• Counsels students for the purpose of assisting with intervention and support with behavior, school progress, and/or mental or physical handicaps.
• Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans with student IEP teams; utilizes effective behavior interventions for the purpose of promoting student success and achievement.
• Documents student progress and record of services; compiles communication logs with parents and IEP team; manages and reports on Medicaid services and data for the purpose of maintaining accurate records of services and communication.
• Documents services and student progress in student's special education files for the purpose of complying with federal, state, and district policies and procedures.
• Identifies present levels of student performance (e.g. strengths, weaknesses, academic and social progress, etc.) for the purpose of contributing to the development and evaluation of IEP services.
• Lead group or individual counseling sessions as assigned for the purpose of enhancing social development of individual members.
• Maintains a variety of electronic and print case records for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with mandated requirements.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Provides approved IEP and intervention services for the purpose of ensuring FAPE for identified students.
• Responds to requests for intervention in situations that could negatively impact the student's education plan for the purpose of addressing student needs and changing unproductive behavior.
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information on district support services and/or educational programs.
• Serves as a consultant to school personnel for the purpose of mediating and resolving issues not referred to outside agencies.
• Supervises other support personnel, university practicum students, and school psychology interns for the purpose of evaluating employee effectiveness and mentoring pre-service education students.

Application Procedure
2 PART-TIME PSYCHOLOGIST OPENINGS - EACH POSTION IS 15 HRS PER WEEK
QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Bryan Young View email address on click.appcast.io or Chris Chilcoat View email address on click.appcast.io