Psychologist School Psychologist

Job Description

Reports To Director of Student Services and School Principal

Minimum Qualifications Valid CT State Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement for SchoolPsychologist

General Description The School Psychologist utilizing a sound knowledge base assessment techniques and intervention skills will assist educators and parents in providing schooling appropriate to each students abilities and needs.

Roles and Responsibilities Provide school psychology services which support the school systems instructional goals

Demonstrate professionalism teamwork and non-discriminatory practices

Assist educators in maintaining a mentally healthy and positive learning environment in the school and in the classroom

Serve as a consultant to educators and parents on mental health issues special education needs of students with disabilities as defined by the IDEA and gifted children

Help identify and address the diverse learning needs of all students in assigned schools

Assist with planning and provide in-service training of school personnel

Participate in the schools Student Assistance Planning and Placement Team PPTIndividualized Education Program IEP meetings

Guide determinations of appropriate referrals to special education or other dispositions of cases presented to the Student Assistance Team

Formally assess with written parental consent students determined in need of cognitivebehavioral emotional assessment by the PPT utilizing performance observations testing and diagnostic procedures determined appropriate by school psychology standards

Write a psychological report on each assessed student which includes consideration of school-wide performance medical social and psychological background data is written in classroom teacher user friendly terms and concludes with professionally sound recommendations for appropriate school programming andor parental follow through suggestions for the student

Present psychological findings and recommendations by participating in the PPT postevaluation conference- complete the entire process including IEP goal development on time

Explain school psychological services including assessment procedures and psychological recommendations to educators and parents

Provide direct individualgroup school adjustment counseling to students as per written plans and with prior parental approval

Maintain follow-up as appropriate on all students on the School Psychologist caseload including coordination with personnel of juvenile court community mental health and social welfare agencies in the best interest of students

Maintain accurate complete and current records as required by law school system policy and administrative regulation Page 2 of 3

Pursue professional development independently and in collaboration with supervisors

Keep abreast of new trends in the field of school and clinical psychology

Participate in conducting appropriate research as may be required by hisher supervisors

Attend requiredrelevant staff professional and interagency meetings

Participate cooperatively with the app

Special KnowledgeSkills Demonstrates facility in the skills of school psychological screening assessment and servicing

Demonstrates practical knowledge of the research in the areas of school and clinical psychology

Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to the learning process

Demonstrates knowledge of the public school system including federal and state mandates

Plans daily weekly and monthly schedules to achieve student objectives in priority order

Effectively implements IEP and less formal counseling goals and uses appropriate techniques

Effectively communicates with students of various language ability levels

Helps students develop positive self-concepts

Facilitates the independence of the student

Effectively organizes time space materials and equipment to complete evaluative and counseling duties while being visible and remaining available as needed

Effectively assesses students needs and progress

Effectively meets the needs of exceptional students those on IEPs 504 Plans or who are Gifted

Establishes a positive counseling environment

Meets professional responsibilities

Encourages and maintains the cooperative involvement and support of parents and community

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