Job Description
The School Psychologist will be an advocate for students' overall social and emotional well-being and offer support services to students through the multi-tiered systems support framework.
S/he will also be responsible for the delivery of comprehensive psychological services, including but not limited to assisting them with overcoming problems, identifying potential academic or behavioral deficits, and providing direct and indirect services.
This position is not tenure eligible and will end on September 30, 2024.
Duties And Responsibilities
Administer tests for initial referrals and reevaluations in accordance with applicable law
Interpret testing data and prepare a comprehensive report of evaluation results.
Maintain and submit weekly log of student referrals
Select appropriate tests for student assessment in accordance with applicable law
Attend 504/IEP/PST meetings on identified students
Counsel students individually and/or in groups
Confer with resource consultants, supervisors, coordinators, teachers, and parents/guardians
Attend staff meetings, workshops, and professional organization meetings for staff development
Stay informed regarding research in psychological practices including testing results interpretation
Work with outside agencies to assist in providing appropriate assessments, placements, and transition services.
Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
Engage in professional growth and demonstrate professional ethics and effective leadership.
Develop and conduct training programs on new or updated topics related to student support
Respond to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
Maintain and submit reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
Use effective collaboration skills to work as an effective team member.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Master's degree or higher in psychology or related field from an accredited college or university
Three (3) years of psychology experience or related field
A valid driver's license
SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.
The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.
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