What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at CENTRAL SD 13J?
This position operates under the oversight of the Special Programs Director
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Participate as a member of the Student Study Team or Response to Intervention at the schools to which the candidate is assigned
- Participate in evaluation of students to determine 504/special education eligibility and write evaluation reports
- Prepares a wide variety of written materials (i.e. assessment reports, correspondence, for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information), in a timely manner
- Coordinates with community agencies including medical, judicial, social service and mental health services for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc., to meet the needs of specific students
- Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations
- Conduct functional behavioral assessments
- Work with classroom teachers and special educators to write behavior plans/programs for students who require this as part of their IEP or 504 accommodation plan
- Provide small group and/or one-one behavior services for students who require this as a related service on their IEPs or 504 accommodation plans
- Develop supportive interpersonal relationships with teachers and educational support staff
- Presents intervention philosophy to building staff, students and parents
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hold an Oregon Personnel Services License - School Psychologist Endorsement
- Knowledge of federal and state special education laws
- Knowledge of current best practices in assessments and behavioral interventions
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to provide an effective level of service
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and motivate peers
- Communicate clearly with students, teachers, administrators, parents and community
- Demonstrated ability to work in teams
- Ability to interpret and synthesize student data
- Demonstrated knowledge in a variety of educational assessments (i.e., behavior, intellectual, achievement)
- Strong written and oral communication skills