School Psychologist

The School Psychologist performs specialized psychological work in an educational setting to enable students to achieve optimal learning. Must be able to collect, interpret and synthesize information about a student's sensory motor/perceptual functioning, academic achievement, intelligence, social/emotional adjustment and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Provide comprehensive services as a school psychologist to parents, students and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. Respond to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, the Student Support Team, the Special Education Team and others by providing direct and consultative services. Assist families in accessing appropriate community resources. This position serves students with and without physical, behavioral, emotional, intellectual and developmental challenges.

Serves on student support teams (multi-tiered support service/response to intervention) and special education committees as a resource regarding psychological services at assigned schools as deemed necessary by school administration.

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

Consults with teachers and other school personnel to obtain information regarding the reasons for referrals.
Reviews student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions.

Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary assessment team assigned to each school and works as a team member in making placement decisions, developing interventional plans and planning programs to meet the special needs of the children.

Communicates case findings and recommendations to teachers and other school personnel as needed.
Participates in eligibility committee meetings and contributes to the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Conducts parent interviews through direct phone calls, interviews or home visits in order to acquire socio-developmental information as needed for special education referrals and assessments.

Analyzes information gained through formal and informal assessments, direct observation, record reviews and interviews to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resource needs; integrate gained information into a written report and oral presentation.

Provides follow-up support to staff and students and re-evaluations services as necessary.

Attends and participates in Manifestation meetings.

Interviews students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action.

Assists the school in following school board regulations for excessive absences and truancy; attends student support team meetings and court intervention.

Develops and implements professional development training for educational staff and parents, as requested/deemed necessary by the school administration.

Acts as a member of the school crisis team and provides individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide crises.

Participates in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work services.

Serves as a liaison between the student, home, school, private counseling facilities and community resources such as social services, court services and family service agencies.

Maintains an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refers parents and student to agencies when appropriate.

Manages caseload, upcoming meetings, assessments and consultations in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Masters of School Psychology from an accredited school/program.

A Professional Educators License (PEL) is required.

Previous school experience in working with culturally diverse students, families and communities is recommended.