What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Amarillo ISD?
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Primary Purpose
Provide psycho-educational assessments of students with disabilities while collaborating with staff, students, and parents toprovide 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,and 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 physicaldisabilities, 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
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Student Services > Psychologist
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Primary Purpose
Provide psycho-educational assessments of students with disabilities while collaborating with staff, students, and parents toprovide 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,and 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 physicaldisabilities, 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
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Student Services > Psychologist
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- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Leslee Weaks
- EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER
- Phone:806-326-1316
- Email:leslee.weaks@amaisd.org
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Salary : $322