Bryan Station Middle School Psychologist 1.0 FTE

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

JOB SUMMARY

Conduct psychological assessments of students, and serve as the primary evaluator for diagnosis of disability and eligibility determination for students who have been referred for specialized instruction and related services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts psychological assessment, utilizing a variety of techniques and measures, including standardized instruments, performance/curriculum based data collection, behavioral observations, interviews and rating scales, to evaluate academic skills, learning aptitudes, personality and emotional development, social skills, learning environments and school climate.
• Interpret evaluation results and complete a written integrated, multidisciplinary report of findings, including diagnosis and eligibility components, educational implications, recommendations, classroom/instructional modifications and accommodations, for students referred for specialized instruction and related services.
• Participates in Admissions and Release Committee meetings, as requested to assist in the referral process, identify, develop and monitor appropriate educational and behavioral strategies and interventions, develop an evaluation plan, present evaluation findings, diagnose specific disabilities and provide leadership in determining eligibility for special education and related services in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Evaluates students suspected of having an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in order to offer a diagnosis as required by state and federal guidelines for eligibility as a student with an Other Health Impairment.
• Conducts evaluations and provides diagnoses for students in accordance with criteria specified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual: Fourth Edition, as per requirements for Medicaid.
• Provides individual and small group psychological and supportive counseling services to children and youth, based upon the identified mental health needs of the student.
• Identifies potential learning and behavioral difficulties, provides training and supports to parents and teachers to develop skills and strategies to cope with disruptive behaviors; and assists in designing programs for children at risk for failure.
• Assists in conducting threat assessments and in developing school-wide initiatives to make schools safer and more effective, while helping foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in the school setting.
• Provides social skills training, behavior management and other strategies focused on the development of specific competencies for students who demonstrate deficiencies, as well as engage in primary prevention activities for at-risk populations.
• Develops programs and provides professional development on topics related to psycho-educational and/or mental health issues, such as: teaching and learning strategies, classroom management techniques, working with students who have disabilities or unusual talents, substance abuse, or crisis management.
• Utilizes current knowledge about learning and behavior to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs, behavior management systems and other services as requested.
• Conducts research and planning activities to generate new knowledge about learning and behavior and contribute to planning and evaluating systems change, including school-wide reform and restructuring.
• Works with children, families, school personnel, medical and mental health service providers, and community agencies to provide integrated community services focusing on psychosocial wellness and health-related issues.
• Act as a resource liaison with mental health and medical professionals, community agencies and other service providers to strengthen working relationships between educators, parents and community services.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree
• Must have extremely strong and effective public relations skills, and the ability to get along and work with people

Licenses or Certifications:

• Kentucky Certificate as a school psychologist

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Salary : $50,586 - $89,619