School Psychology Specialist / Licensed Psychological Examiner

Position Summary

The School Psychology Specialist/Psychological Examiner works to support the success of students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. This position maintains a collaborative relationship with school personnel, students, and parents by identifying and assessing the learning, development, behavioral, and emotional characteristics, and needs of students, as well as, the environmental factors that affect students' learning and behavior/emotions.

Possess knowledge of

• federal, state, and local laws, regulation, and policies regarding students' special education eligibility and programming

Selects and administers age appropriate assessment methods and materials in order to determine the needs of the student

Interpret assessment results and compile comprehensive psychological assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations

Effectively communicate and discuss individual performance/evaluation results with school personnel, students, and parents

Participate in eligibility committee meetings and contribute to the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Participate in other pertinent meetings at various schools assigned, as needed

Serve as a resource to teachers and staff regarding psychological services and the academic/psychological/behavioral needs of students

Attend professional growth activities, maintain current knowledge of trends, requirements, and special education legal and procedural developments

Attend workshops, seminars, or classes, as appropriate

Apply and use knowledge gained to promote progress in the special education area

Provide in-service training and workshops for teachers and staff regarding students with disabilities and proper procedures for the identification and referral of students

Ensure compliance of testing regulations that apply to school based psychological testing services

Conduct behavioral classroom/school observations

Affiliate with or conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and assist in or design of behavior intervention plans

Work with parents, teachers and administrators to develop strategies to address learning and behavior difficulties

Prepare timely reports to maintain timelines for due process paperwork completion and conferences

Provide individual and/or group counseling

Keep abreast of developments and research in the field of school psychology and share with colleagues

Adhere to all policies of the District and the Arkansas Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators

Perform other related tasks as assigned by the building administrator and other central office administrators, as designated by the Superintendent