School Psychologist

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:           School Psychologist

QUALIFICATIONS:         Kentucky Certification for School Psychologist

REPORTS TO:                Director of Special Education

JOB GOALS:                   To provide services which promote a positive climate for learning and mental
                                    health for all learners from the preschool years through adulthood.

RESPONSIBILITIES:       

Assessment, Interpretation, & Reporting

• Assessment including data collection, interpretation, and reporting of information needed to ensure that the educational needs of students are being appropriately met.
  • Conducts and facilitates Risk Assessments.

Consultation and Training

• Consultation with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals, to develop and implement educational programming in order to facilitate the functioning, growth and learning of individuals.
• Planning and development of data-based interventions, individual and classroom, to facilitate the adjustment and/or learning of students.
  • Participates as an active member in ARC meetings as needed.
• Serves as a liaison between schools and consult with community mental health professionals/agencies.
• Develops and delivers staff education and training programs in order to enhance the knowledge, growth, and functioning of students, parents, and staff.

Direct Intervention

• Direct intervention with students which may include counseling, behavior management, problem-solving, specific skill development and other approaches.
• Responds to crisis situations and provides intervention as necessary in tandem with colleagues and community personnel.

Research and Program Development

• Program development and evaluation to ensure the efficacy of academic, preventative, and mental health programs provided by the school district.
• Conducts research including data collection, analysis, and reporting of information related directly to the functioning of programs within the school; or the procurement, interpretation, and reporting of literature in the areas related to psychology and education.

Professional Practice and Development

• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Reports any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Maintains accurate records of services provided.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth through participating in professional organizations and attending workshops/professional developments to remain informed and up-to-date.
• Interprets and upholds School Board policy and Special Education law through the referral, evaluation, and placement process.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

EVALUATION:                Annually by the Director of Special Education