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.

School Psychologist - 2 Positions Available