Behavioral Health, Communication Skills, Consulting, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Educational Evaluation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Reimbursement, Reporting Skills, Risk, School Psychology, Special Education, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Writing Skills
JOB SUMMARY
School Psychologists support students learning social development and mental and behavioral health using problem solving assessment data-based decision-making and the delivery of evidenced-based interventions. School psychologists collaborate and consult with educators families and other professionals to help create safe healthy and supportive learning environments for all students.
Reports to Executive Director of Special Education
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contacts classroom teachers and parents once a referral for evaluation has been received.
- Meet with parents of students referred for evaluation and develops a social and medical history of that individual student.
- Investigates individual students backgrounds medical history and classroom concerns.
- Remains current regarding latest testing measurements research and initiatives in the field of education assessments and evaluations.
- Administers evaluations and provides a written report on individual students within the timelines established by state and federal law.
- Establishes rapport with building staff students and parents in order to provide the best possible evaluation of individual students.
- Conducts systematic observations of students experiencing behavioral and academic problems.
- Obtains required releases and contacts therapists or other service agencies as needed once students are being evaluated.
- Adhere to all timelines expressed by Article 7.
- Participate as a member of school educational planning teams building based problem solving teams and staffing teams to develop assistance for at-risk students.
- Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by administration.
Qualifications Requirements
- Indiana Licensure as a School Psychologist
- Thorough knowledge of IDEA Article 7
- Previous experience as a School Psychologist preferred but not required
- Effective spoken and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy of information
- Ability to work with teams either as a leader or participant
Position Details
- The position covers multiple school buildings and sites
- Requires use of personal vehicles for travel with mileage reimbursement
- EFFECTIVE 2025-26 school year
- 195 days
- ASSIGNMENT: Full Time
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Indiana Dept Of Education