School Psychologist

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret comprehensive psycho-educational assessments (including cognitive, academic, social, and/or behavioral emotional assessments) for designated students at the assigned level.
• Assess students referred for school counseling or social skills intervention, and provide intervention as appropriate, including consultation with staff and parents and referral to appropriate outside agencies when needed.
• Communicate clearly with school personnel, parents, and community resources in providing services to students while maintaining confidential and professional relationships.
• Participate actively in Team Meetings and assist Special Education Coordinator and/or act as Team Chairperson when required.
• Participate in Building Child Study Team (CST) and with Response to Intervention/Massachusetts Tiered Systems of Support initiatives.
• Develop/oversee Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Conduct classroom and program observations when necessary.
• Complete other duties as reasonably assigned by the Building Principal and Director of Pupil Personnel Services.