Bedford Public Schools
Invites applications for the position of:

School Psychologist

Description:

School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.

Responsibilities:

Performance Responsibilities:

Conduct psycho-educational screenings and assessments

Advise and assist staff on effective remedial measures as they apply to different learning styles and behavioral issues

Participate as required during crisis situations

Provide therapeutic intervention as needed

Consults with parents, and outside therapist/agencies as appropriate to provide the necessary services/resources to students

Perform any and all such duties as may fall within the scope of the positions and as may be required by the Director of Special Education or building principal 

Essential Functions of the Job:

Must possess the ability to:

Conduct the psychological assessments for the TEAM evaluations under Special Education law and in such a manner as to:

Review the educationally relevant information about students; Design and administer a relevant assessment battery; Prepare a written report of the findings; Summarize assessment findings and recommend pertinent educational strategies/programming at the TEAM meeting, which contribute to the development of a potential Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Attend TEAM meetings of evaluated students

Interpret psychological, psychiatric and neurological reports to members of TEAM, when possible

Consult with Special Education personnel on testing and students when such consultation is requested

Prepare and maintain such records as required or ne to facilitate a flow of Information among staff and others

Participate in crisis response teams at appropriate grade levels

Additional Information:

Must be able to:

Provide short-term therapeutic intervention as required

Consult and collaborate with parents, school staff and outside personnel regarding mental health, behavioral and educational concerns, including prevention-oriented approaches, and implementation of the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan

Serve as a liaison to other TEAM members for designated students eligible for special education services

Participate in behavioral intervention planning, including functional behavioral assessments, behavioral intervention plans and manifestation determinations as required by IDEA

Physical and Environmental Demands:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to work in a normal office environment, as well as in the school environment

Ability to move freely about the building

Ability to utilize computers and other administrative technologies appropriate to the position

Ability to access personal transportation as required for performance of daily responsibilities at district work sites and off-site as needed

Salary/Benefits: