Licensed as a School Psychologist Under the direction of the director of special education, the licensed school psychologist conducts comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations; consults with school personnel and parents regarding planning, implementing, and evaluating individual and group interventions; and functions as a member of the special education administrative team in providing services to students.
• Functions as a member of the special education administrative team • Administers, scores, analyzes, and 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 • Functions as a member of the student support team for the purpose of reviewing referrals and determining appropriate actions • Edits and finalizes the evaluation team's 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 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 school, and their rights relative to special education • Provides direct and indirect services specified within students' IEPs • Maintains an accurate record of student, parent, and other contacts • Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, and department and district meetings • Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, and instructional and educational technologies • Assists in acting as the LEA representative in IEP meetings • Assists special education staff in any area needed • Helps problem-solve to find solutions to school and student needs • Performs other job functions as assigned |