What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Amarillo Independent School District?
Open Until Filled After the 5 Day Mandatory Posting Window
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide psycho-educational assessments of students with disabilities while collaborating with staff, students, and parents to provide support and direct services for students with disabilities who are experiencing emotional/behavioral problems.
This position is supplemental to locally funded positions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, or eligible for licensure OR
Licensed Psychological Associate, or eligible for licensure
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to administer in-depth psycho-educational assessments
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, & learning theories
Ability to interpret data and solve problems of different complexities
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
WORK CONDITIONS
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, prolonged use of computer
Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards; requires district-wide travel, some statewide and out of state travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to problem solve, interpret data and acquire and apply new skills and knowledge; ability to resolve conflicts; ability to adapt and be flexible in multiple environments
Regular attendance is an essential function
Minimum Experience:
Experience working with and assessing students who have emotional disturbances and/or autism.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Administer in-depth psycho-educational assessments to students referred to special education
- Interpret data from assessments and write reports for students referred to special education
- Consult with parents concerning the behavioral needs of their student
- Provide behavioral strategies to staff concerning their students
- Serve as a member of ARD committees in developing behavioral strategies
- Provide psychological consultations
- Provide staff development
- Follow all Federal and State guidelines, policies and laws, AISD Board Policy, and the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
- Perform other duties as assigned