2026-27 SPED School Psychologist - Special Education

Essential Functions

• Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Affords assessments of students' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student’s functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
• Communicates with students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, nurse, probation officer, mental health agencies, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
• Counsels students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Develops behavior plans, curriculum modifications, etc. for the purpose of implementing treatment programs.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.
• Implements school wide program development and program evaluation (e.g. crisis intervention services, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring effective programs to assist children who experience physical, mental, social or emotional difficulties.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned (e.g. threat assessment, student intervention, student success, crisis, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. extension requests, correspondence, memos, behavior plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, Psych Ed Summary, Psych Report, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students’ functional goals.
• Supervises interns, practicum students and others for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum.

Experience

• Job related experience is required.

Education

• A High School diploma or equivalent.

Testing

• Certificates and Licenses: ADE School Psychologist Certification
• Graduate degree from NASP-Approved School Psychology program preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• BCBA Certification preferred
• School psychologist experience in a public school system preferred

Continuing Education/Training

• Clearances: Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card