School Psychologist

DILLON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                    SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree
• Valid South Carolina certification as a School Psychologist II or III
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:     Director of Programs for Exceptional Children

SUPERVISES:     N/A

FUNCTION:          To provide comprehensive, effective school psychological services in an accountable, ethical manner so that the needs of students are addressed and met

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate first-time psychological evaluations and the scheduling of multi-factored evaluation/IEP committee meetings within state and federal mandates
• Chair multi-factored evaluation/re-evaluation/IEP committee meetings in assigned schools concerning referred students in order to ensure that state and federal guidelines are followed and to interpret the multi-factored evaluation data and participate in decision-making concerning appropriate educational placement and programs
• Participate in helping to develop FBAs and BIPs and/or participate in Manifestation Determination meetings
• Monitor and coordinate the submission of referrals required for triennial multi-factored evaluation within required timelines
• Assess difficulties for referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices and complete multi-factored reports which may include remedial/corrective procedures for students with identified academic/behavioral problems
• Confer with school administrators, teachers, and parents, as needed, as a member of the School Intervention Team at assigned schools, as appropriate
• Plan and conduct staff development programs for teacher, school administrators, parents, and other district personnel
• Consult with teachers, parents, and school administrators concerning students with disabilities, as needed
• Attend professional meetings and conferences to keep abreast of promising new practices, current trends, legal issues and other areas of professional growth
• Facilitate or conduct individual and/or group counseling, if appropriately trained, for students with disabilities, as needed
• Communicate effectively
• Establish cooperative, productive, and courteous relationships with all school staff
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:             195 days

LAST UPDATE:                                   03/01/2012

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties.  The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.