School Psychologist

                                                                   Position Description

POSITION TITLE:          School Psychologist 

 
QUALIFICATIONS:         Must hold proper state certification

REPORTS TO:                 Director of Special Education, Building Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Pay and benefits provided according to the Teacher’s Negotiated Agreement.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Provides psycho-educational assessments, program planning, intervention, and consultation    services that promote mental health and facilitate students learning. Encourages parental involvement in decision-making activities.                                                           

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Advocates for children. Helps ensure that policies and procedures support non-biased assessment and program planning activities.
2. Consults with administrators to evaluate the ability of the  school psychology services to meet the needs of students.
3. Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines and procedures.
4. Encourages community/school partnerships that enhance the school’s operational effectiveness.
5. Monitors education laws, rules, and regulations. Develops procedural protocols necessary to comply with legislative mandates.
6. Ensures that informed written consent of parents/guardians is obtained before assessment and/or providing services when appropriate.
7. Participates in a differentiated referral system that allows staff and parents to request a multi-factored evaluation and/or consultation for non-disabled students.
8. Participates in intervention assistance team meetings. Works with team members to reach a consensus on a plan for students requiring assistance and monitors the efficiency of recommendations.
9. Chairs multifactored evaluation team as directed by the district.
10. Administers diagnostic tests and interprets results.
11. Observes students in the classroom settings and records observations.
12. Helps facilitate the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students meeting eligibility requirements. Works with staff to ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
13. Participates in due process procedures as requested.
14. Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
15. Maintains accurate documentation for the Ohio School Medicaid program and submits billing on a timely/monthly basis.
16. Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
17. Consults with parents as needed (e.g., telephone calls, messages, meetings, etc.)
18. Schedules home visits when appropriate to support program goals.
19. Provides support to help parents understand and improve parenting skills.
20. Helps coordinate services for students participating in community programs (e.g., preschools, residential facilities, etc.)
21. Works with staff to carry out “child find” and preschool/kindergarten screening activities.
22. Collaborates with teachers. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
23. Informs teachers in the early identification of mental health risks.
24. Works with community services associated with students’ programs (e.g., court systems, law enforcement, health care facilities, child welfare services, etc.)
25. Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
26. Reports evidence of suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law.
27. Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities.
28. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
29. Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a professional demeanor.
30. Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
31. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.