Psychologist

Qualifications

Specialist degree or equivalent in school psychology, and state approval or certificate as a school psychologist.

Experience as a school psychologist in a school setting or other related agency experience preferred.

Able to work effectively with staff, students and the community.

Able to bill for services performed through the county Medicaid system.

Able to follow all state and federal guidelines and timelines for the service and assessment of children.

Duties And Responsibilities

Participate in establishing procedures for early identification and intervention for learning, social and emotional difficulties in the pre-assessment of students suspected of being handicapped.

Provide consultation and planning for effective classroom organization, social structures, implementation of effective teaching techniques and development of appropriate educational plans and behavior management programs.

Affords assistance in modifying instructional practices to make them more appropriate to the social and academic needs of students with diverse backgrounds and characteristics.

Participate in all staff meetings and all in-services, as necessary.

Carries out the special education policies and procedures in all assigned buildings.

Interprets all psychological assessment data in a meaningful and understandable manner to pertinent personnel such as parents, teachers and administrators.

Develops and writes annual goals and short-term instructional objectives for students assigned to caseload.

Compiles and maintains records, written reports, and other documentation for students assigned to the caseload or as a part of a response to intervention assessment.

Works as a team member with instructional staff and parents/guardians to refer eligible students to outside agencies and other community resources.

Provides in-service information and training to staff and parents on topics of interest that support educational and social development.