School Psychologist Specialist

 School Psychologist Specialist – SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Possesses knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulation, and policies regarding children’s special education eligibility and programming.
• Manages, monitors, and facilitates the work responsibilities for departmental school psychologists.
• Selects and administers age appropriate assessment methods and materials in order to determine the needs of the student.
• Interprets assessment results and compiles comprehensive psychological assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations.
• Participates in eligibility committee meetings and contributes to the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Participates in other pertinent meetings at various schools assigned, as needed.
• Serve as a resource to teachers and staff regarding psychological services and the academic/psychological needs of students.
• Provides in-service training and workshops for teachers and staff regarding students with disabilities and proper procedures for the identification and referral of students.
• Ensure compliance of testing regulations that apply to school based psychological testing services.
• Consult with residential facility and private schools for SPED related testing services.
• Conduct behavioral classroom/school observations.
• Assist in designing a behavior management plan as an intervention.
• Work with parents, teachers and administrators to develop strategies to address learning and behavior difficulties.
• Prepare timely reports to maintain timelines for paperwork completion and conferences.
• Keeps abreast of developments and research in the field of school psychology and shares with colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a valid teaching certificate and necessary credentials for a State approved Psychological Examiner License or School Psychology Specialist, or Licensed Professional Examiner.
• Experience in conducting and interpreting evaluations and behavior modification development and producing written evaluation reports.
• Have knowledge of current research, changes, and trends to facilitate positive behavior support.
• Must display excellent people skills.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 12 month contract

Reports To:

• Special Education Director