What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Warsaw Community Schools?
School Psychologist
Reports to: Director of Special Services
General Summary: Provide comprehensive school psychological services through the study of cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behaviors by working with students, teachers, parents, and other educators.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Administer multi-factorial psychological and psychoeducational assessments to measure the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children within prescribed timelines.
- Assist with the development of students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA).
- Collaborate with other staff to develop general education interventions and effective strategies for students’ and educational teams.
- Consult and collaborate with parents, school, and outside personnel to assist in the development of procedures for promotion of mental health and learning.
- Coordinate services with other agencies, such as community mental health centers, child guidance clinics, private practitioners, or welfare to ensure continuum of services.
- Develop skill enhancement activities to assist in in-service training, organizational development, parent counseling, program planning and evaluation, vocational development, and parent education programs for parents, school personnel, and the community.
- Maintain knowledge of community agencies and resources.
- Maintain professional growth and development as required through professional licensure.
- Participate in preschool arena assessments as assigned.
- Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum Master’s Degree in School Psychology.
- Valid Indiana School Service Professionals License.
Full Time – 190 Days
Position Type: Exempt/Salaried
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a School Psychologist.