School Psychologist

About the role

School psychologists help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, administrators, families, and other mental health professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students and strengthen connections between home and school.

Responsibilities

• Foundations of School Psychology: Professional Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice – practice in ways that meet all appropriate ethical, professional, and legal standards; understand and apply federal, state, and local policies and regulations; maintain confidentiality of student records; use technology consistently with ethical and responsible professional practice.
• Student Diversity in Development and Learning – recognize diversity issues; modify or adapt practice to meet diverse needs; demonstrate sensitivity and skills to work with families, students, and staff from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Information Technology – establish and maintain expertise in using technology such as data management, report writing, web pages, literature reviews, and data analysis; use spreadsheets or other software to organize and graphically display data and monitor progress at system, building, and individual student levels.
• Research and Program Evaluation – evaluate and synthesize research findings; collect, analyze, and interpret program evaluation data; evaluate effectiveness of school-based intervention plans.
• School Systems Organizational Change, Policy Development, and School