School Psychologist Specialist – SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Possesses knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulation, and policies regarding children’s special education eligibility and programming.


• Manages, monitors, and facilitates the work responsibilities for departmental school psychologists.


• Selects and administers age appropriate assessment methods and materials in order to determine the needs of the student.


• Interprets assessment results and compiles comprehensive psychological assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations.


• Participates in eligibility committee meetings and contributes to the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).


• Participates in other pertinent meetings at various schools assigned, as needed.


• Serve as a resource to teachers and staff regarding psychological services and the academic/psychological needs of students.


• Provides in-service training and workshops for teachers and staff regarding students with disabilities and proper procedures for the identification and referral of students.


• Ensure compliance of testing regulations that apply to school based psychological testing services.


• Consult with residential facility and private schools for SPED related testing services.


• Conduct behavioral classroom/school observations.


• Assist in designing a behavior management plan as an intervention.


• Work with parents, teachers and administrators to develop strategies to address learning and behavior difficulties.


• Prepare timely reports to maintain timelines for paperwork completion and conferences.


• Keeps abreast of developments and research in the field of school psychology and shares with colleagues.


• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a valid teaching certificate and necessary credentials for a State approved Psychological Examiner License or School Psychology Specialist, or Licensed Professional Examiner.


• Experience in conducting and interpreting evaluations and behavior modification development and producing written evaluation reports.


• Have knowledge of current research, changes, and trends to facilitate positive behavior support.


• Must display excellent people skills.

 

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 12 month contract

Reports To:

• Special Education Director