School Psychologist

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations of students referred for potential special education services.
• Administers, scores, analyzes/interprets intellectual, academic, social/emotional/behavioral and other psychometric assessments.
• Conducts systematic observations and functional assessments.
• Interviews parents, teachers, and others to gather relevant data regarding student performance.
• Integrates all elements of assessment data into a cohesive whole for the purpose of resolving initial referral question(s) and determining eligibility for special education.
• Edits and finalizes the evaluation team written report.
• Communicates test results, conclusions and recommendations clearly and concisely through oral and written reporting to school staff, parents, and other service providers, as appropriate.
• Consults with teachers, school administration, parents and others, as appropriate, regarding the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual and group interventions designed to address students' learning and behavioral problems.
• Consults with school staff, administration, and parents in resolving students' academic, social, emotional and behavioral concerns.
• Collaborates with school staff and/or parents in developing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining academic, behavioral, and other interventions.
• Consults and collaborates with mental health, medical, social services, and other community providers, as appropriate.
• Provides technical assistance to school staff and parents regarding behavior management, child development, and special education procedures, as necessary and appropriate.
• Functions as a member of the building-level special education team in providing special education support to students with disabilities.
• Provides information to parents regarding the referral/assessment process, special education services available within the district, and their rights relative to special education.
• Functions as a member of the building-level Student Support Team for the purpose of reviewing referrals and determining appropriate actions.
• Maintains an accurate record of student, parent and other contacts.

  Additional Responsibilities

  • Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, department, and district meetings.
  • Serves on District committees, task forces, work groups, etc., as requested.
  • Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional, and educational technologies.
  • Works knowledge of special education laws, rules and regulations and of district policies and procedures; and the ability to apply these to help insure District compliance.
  • Able to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents, and other educational professionals regarding student concerns and problems.
  • Able to consult with school personnel in developing and implementing effective academic and behavioral interventions for students.
  • The skills and ability to communicate - both orally and in writing.

  Licenses and Certifications

  • Holds a valid School Psychology license issued by the State.

  Other Information

  • This is a certified position for 184 days of service.
  • For questions, please contact Dustin Robinson, Director of Special Education, at drobinson@m-gsd.org.