What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHOLOGIST position at Lowell Public School District?
PSYCHOLOGIST
REPORTS TO: Special Education Director
SALARY: As per LSAA contract
EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: To be determined
Performance Responsibilities
1. Complete psychological evaluations of students based on team referral question(s) and develop written reports based on assessment findings. These evaluations may include: Administration of standardized psychological testing, student observations, interviews and data collection with student/family/staff/outside agencies, etc.
2. Actively participate in IEP meetings to determine special education eligibility
3. Review and interpret outside evaluations and participate in meetings to report findings to team
4. Continuously assess testing procedures and instruments to ensure compliance with best-practices for assessment and to assist in determining access to a variety of updated testing instruments
5. Maintain inventories of testing and assessment supplies
6. Conduct all necessary and prescribed conferences with parents, teachers, school administrators, consultants, related outside agencies, and supportive services
7. Collaborate regularly with teachers, specialists, and administrative staff to support student functioning and to aid with data review
8. Initiate, complete, and maintain all required forms and records pertaining to psychological services in accordance with State and School Department regulations.
9. Maintain proper records of referrals, case loads, and evaluations
10. Assist with and/or conduct professional development/training to staff, as requested
11. Collaborate with Special Education Director and staff regarding current and potential special education procedures
12. Participate as a member of the Teacher Assistance Team, as applicable and as requested
13. Conduct academic assessments under exceptional and isolated circumstances to assist Special Education Teachers with this job duty as determined by the Director of Special Education
14. Perform such duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education
Requirements:
1. CAGS/Ed.S. or equivalent from an accredited college or university
2. Licensure valid for service as a school psychologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
3. Experience as a school psychologist in a public school system or recognized public or private clinical facility preferred
4. Bilingual Spanish or Khmer proficiency preferred