School Psychologist - 2 Positions Available

JOB DESCRIPTION

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

Reports to:

Annual evaluation by the HSE Director of Special Education or his designee

Job Goal:

To deliver psychological and educational services that facilitate learning and promote the cognitive, social, and personal development of all students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

All duties assigned by the HSE Director of Special Education. Specific duties and responsibilities will reflect the context and needs of each school to which a psychologist is assigned. Duties will include but will not be limited to:

Assessment:

• Conduct multi-method and multi-source psychoeducational evaluations and reevaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Utilize professional standards for writing reports of evaluation results.
• Interpret and explain assessment results in a format understood by educators and parents while providing relevant recommendations, strategies, and resources based on results.
• Attend case conference committee meetings and actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

Collaboration and Consultation:

• Collaborate with teachers and parents to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems.
• Strengthen working relationships between educators, parents, and community services and help others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior.
• Participate as a member of school educational planning teams, building based problem‑solving teams, and staffing teams to develop assistance for at‑risk students.

Intervention and Prevention:

• Work directly and/or indirectly with students, teachers, and parents to help resolve problems in behavior and learning.
• Develop appropriate interventions and strategies to assist individual students in academic growth and school adjustment.
• Provide short-term group or individual counseling to resolve problems that interfere with school performance.
• Utilize knowledge of behavioral principles to develop and assist in the implementation of specific behavioral management plans for individual students, classrooms, and schools.
• Provide training and assistance in intervention techniques and strategies designed to improve student success in the school setting.

Research and Planning:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of academic intervention programs and behavior management programs.
• Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions.
• Identify, implement, and evaluate programs and strategies to improve student learning and behavior.

Professional Practice and Development:

• Apply ethical standards of professional practice to the delivery of school psychological services.
• Observe state laws and Cooperative policies/procedures to govern practice.
• Participate in professional growth and development activities to continually improve professional knowledge and skills.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.