School Psychologist (2024-2025)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general supervision promotes the conditions whereas students and staff acquire the knowledge, skills, and personal confidence needed for success and provides high-quality comprehensive school psychological services. Reports to the Director of Special Programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides appropriate and timely mental health crisis intervention services.

Conducts comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations for all initial referrals and reevaluations in accordance with federal, state and District guidelines and with best practices.

Processes and coordinates the placement of identified students with disabilities who move into Lee County School District from other school Districts, agencies, states and students who may require a change of special education services placement.

Completes due process forms to document evaluation and placement decisions (reports, placement forms, parent letters, etc.).

Provides consultation with administrators, regular classroom teachers, special education teachers, guidance counselors, curriculum coordinators, vocational rehabilitation counselors, etc. concerned about children exhibiting particular learning and/or behavior problems.

Provides consultation on functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for students exhibiting behavior problems.

Conducts evaluations and plans accommodation for students suspected of having disabilities as defined in Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act.

Participates in IEP meetings.

Assists in developing transportation plans and provide consultation to transportation department regarding disabled students.

Assists in monitoring records to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Conducts evaluations of students referred for disciplinary issues and hearings.

Coordinates with community agencies and private service providers.

Assists in planning and implementing in-service training for teachers.

Interacts with others in a respectful and cooperative manner at all times.

Willingly performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master's degree plus 30 semester hours or a Doctorate from an accredited college or university.  Certification as School Psychologist.  Eligible for Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) or any other educational requirements determined by SC State Department of Education.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of school psychological services including prevention, assessment, and intervention. Knowledgeable of state and federal regulations and compliance requirements applicable to special education.  Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained.  Has thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of special education including identification, evaluation, placement, etc.  Basic legal knowledge pertaining to the education of disabled students.  Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations pertinent to special services functions.

Skills/Effort:

Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply state and federal regulations.  Ability to effectively apply knowledge of school psychological services including prevention, assessment, and intervention. Advanced human relations, communications and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, District staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.  Ability to complete, process, and maintain all required records, reports, and confidential information. Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities.

Working Conditions:

School environment with little significant exposure to environmental conditions.  Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students.  Physical demands are restricted to school activities requiring the movement/lifting of items weighing up to 25 pounds.  Occasional local travel required; occasional overnight travel required.