Special Education | School Psychologist - School Year

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Observe and interview students
• Conduct psychological and educational assessments and evaluations within mandated timelines
• Administer and interpret results of psychological assessment tests
• Identify, diagnose, and formulate educational treatment, developmental, behavioral, and remediation plans and strategies for various disabilities and other student issues
• Identify at-risk students and school vulnerabilities
• Promote student motivation and engagement
• Improve student communication and social skills
• Promote problem-solving, anger management, and conflict resolution
• Reinforce positive coping skills and resilience
• Make recommendations regarding eligibility and student placement in special education and various other programs
• Monitor student placement services and accommodations to assure needs are being met

Leadership

• Provide consultation and technical assistance to faculty, administrators, and others concerning assessment information and psychological, behavioral, and related educational issues
• Advise school staff, faculty, and administrators regarding state and federal special education requirements related assessment
• Serve as a technical resource for teachers, principals, school staff, and parents concerning classroom adaptations for students

Communication and Support

• Help families understand their child’s learning and mental health needs
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators in the formulation, development, and implementation of educational and behavior intervention plans and related services goals, objectives, strategies, and options
• Write concise and detailed reports concerning psychological evaluations, tests, observations, and diagnoses
• Prepare and distribute a variety of correspondence related to assigned caseload and psychological services
• Establish, maintain, and update student records and files; monitor student progress
• Absorb and coordinate psychology services communications, information, and interventions between students, faculty, administrators, school sites, outside agencies, and others
• Refer students and families to alternate district supports

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance
• Knowledge of individual differences in ability, personality, and interests as well as learning and motivation
• Knowledge of psychological research methods
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Skilled active listener
• Skilled at asking questions and understanding multiple points of view
• Skilled communicator that can convey information clearly and effectively both orally and written
• Ability to analyze ideas and use logic to determine their strengths and weaknesses
• Ability to use reasoning to discover answers to problems
• Ability to combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions
• Ability to think of original, unusual, or creative ways to solve problems
• Ability to be aware of others’ reactions and understand the possible causes
• Ability to solve problems by bringing others together to discuss differences

Qualifications

• Requires full licensure through Indiana Department of Education as a School Psychologist
• To be a school psychologist, one must have earned a Master's degree from an approved school psychologist program
• One who holds this degree is eligible to serve as a school psychologist in prekindergarten through grade 12
• Once holding and working under an Initial Practitioner License for two years, one may obtain a practitioner's license when one has successfully completed the residency requirement described in 515 IAC 1-5-3.2
• School Psychologists: Applicants must have a Master's Degree or Higher in School Psychology and Applicants must have completed NASP approved program or new program seeking initial NASP approval
• Prior work experience in public education preferred

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Physical Demands - Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry over 25 pounds on occasion
• Working Conditions - Generally acceptable working environment with limited exposure to disagreeable elements