POSITION TITLE: SES School Psychologist

QUALIFICATIONS:Certification of Level I or Level II School Psychologist

REPORTS TO:Director of Special Education and / or Superintendent

JOB GOAL:To facilitate learning and to promote the cognitive, social and personal development of all students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• PARTICIPATION IN GEI / MTSS PROCESS: Participates in school general education initiative / Multi-tiered Systems of Support Process.
• REFERRAL PROCESS: Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified student impairments. Assists in developing a data based approach to evaluating students.
• EVALUATION: Conducts careful and efficient academic and behavioral psychological evaluations. Collaborates with other members of the team to communicate the holistic results of student evaluation.
• REPORT WRITING: Completes required documentation, paperwork, and reports in a thorough and timely manner. Prepares written reports of evaluations within time guidelines as mandated by Article 7 and included in the IIEP system. Interprets relevant functional academic and behavioral assessment data that are user-friendly, intervention and results oriented.
• PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommends educational placements, accommodations, and instructional strategies based on assessment data.
• CASE CONFERENCES: Coordinates and participates in case conferences to determine the eligibility, appropriate planning, and re-evaluation for students who require special education programs and services.
• ELIGIBILITY: Ensures that all legal and procedural details have been followed when considering eligibility for special education programs.
• GOAL WRITING: Provides support, instruction, and technical assistance to educators and administration for creation of appropriate measurable goals.
• CONSULTATION: Consults and collaborates with educators, parents, students, administrators and other professionals or agencies to improve student outcomes.
• PROGRESS MONITORING: Provides support, instruction, and technical assistance to educators and administration for ongoing monitoring of progress.
• SERVICE DELIVERY DEVELOPMENT: Uses data outcomes from evaluations and progress monitoring to implement evidence-based plans at an individual, group, or systems level.
• RESOURCE TO OTHERS: Assists in planning and conducting in-service programs and workshops for special education teachers, general education teachers, program assistants, bus drivers, parents, and administrators. May also assist in small group and or individual behavioral work with students in need or distress.
• PLANNING FOR DEPARTMENT: Works cooperatively with the other school personnel, students, and families as it relates to planning and organizing psychological services.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in regular and on-going professional development activities to maintain a high standard of service delivery.
• ETHICS: Reports any and all violations of rules and regulations to SES Administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director and/or Director’s Administrative Designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with regular teacher contract; additional contract days may be added subject to Board approval.

EVALUATION: In accordance with Board policy by the Director or the Director’s Administrative Designee.