Psychologist

QUALIFICATIONS:              If certified, Valid administrative certification as determined by

                                            the Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Educator

                                            Licensure and Quality.  If classified, MS degree in psychology

                                            with autonomous functioning. Successful experience working

                                            in a therapy/clinical field with school aged children preferred.

REPORTS TO:                       Director

JOB GOAL:                           Provides individual and group services as needed. Assists with

                                            developing and evaluating programs and procedures for

                                            psychological services.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:    Salary and terms of employment according to the approved

                                            salary schedules.

EVALUATION:                      Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions

                                            of the district evaluation plan.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consults with administrators, teachers and parents in the use of tests for identification of exceptional children.
• Provides consultation to Administrative Admissions and Release Committee.
• Provides psychological and/or educational assessments.
• Consults with and trains classroom teachers in meeting the needs and management of students.
• Assists teachers and ARC’s in development of IEP that meets the needs of exceptional children in terms of social, educational and psychological development and needs.
• Provides consultation to teachers in developing behavioral management programs for students with special emotional or behavioral problems.
• Assists with planning/implementation of professional development for principals/teachers/aides/ parents.
• Directs the testing program in accordance with the Educational Improvement Act.
• Implements individual action plans supporting district goals and priorities of both short and long range planning.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.