What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at MONROE-GREGG SCHOOL DISTRICT?
School Psychologist (Grades K -12)
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Conducts comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations of students referred for potential special education services.
This is a certified position for 184 days of service. For questions, please contact Dustin Robinson, Director of Special Education, at drobinson@m-gsd.org.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Conducts comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations of students referred for potential special education services.
- Administers, scores, analyzes/interprets intellectual, academic, social/emotional/behavioral and other psychometric assessments.
- Conducts systematic observations and functional assessments.
- Interviews parents, teachers, and others to gather relevant data regarding student performance.
- Integrates all elements of assessment data into a cohesive whole for the purpose of resolving initial referral question(s) and determining eligibility for special education.
- Edits and finalizes the evaluation team written report.
- Communicates test results, conclusions and recommendations clearly and concisely through oral and written reporting to school staff, parents, and other service providers, as appropriate.
- Consults with school staff, administration, and parents in resolving students' academic, social, emotional and behavioral concerns.
- Collaborates with school staff and/or parents in developing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining academic, behavioral, and other interventions.
- Consults and collaborates with mental health, medical, social services, and other community providers, as appropriate.
- Provides technical assistance to school staff and parents regarding behavior management, child development, and special education procedures, as necessary and appropriate.
- Provides information to parents regarding the referral/assessment process, special education services available within the district, and their rights relative to special education.
- Functions as a member of the building-level Student Support Team for the purpose of reviewing referrals and determining appropriate actions.
- Maintainsan accurate record of student, parent and other contacts.
- Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, department, and district meetings.
- Serves on District committees, task forces, work groups, etc., as requested.
- Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional, and educational technologies.
- Working knowledge of special education laws, rules and regulations and of district policies and procedures; and the ability to apply these to help insure District compliance.
- Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents, and other educational professionals regarding student concerns and problems.
- Ability to consult with school personnel in developing and implementing effective academic and behavioral interventions for students.
- The skills and ability to communicate - both orally and in writing.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or Superintendent.
This is a certified position for 184 days of service. For questions, please contact Dustin Robinson, Director of Special Education, at drobinson@m-gsd.org.