Description | Qualifications:
- Valid Service Certificate, with Ed.S Degree or higher in School Psychology.
Description of Duties:
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, materials, and student records. Maintains student records, including special education reports and confidential reports, in a secure location.
- Complies with system, state, and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
- Assesses individual student's needs using a variety of assessment methods, resulting in the reporting of both quantitative and qualitative data.
- Selects, administers, and scores psychological tests under standard conditions in a timely manner so that compliance requirements are met.
- Prepares psychological evaluations and eligibility reports to address initial and reevaluation requirements. Communicates results of these evaluations effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
- Provides consultation to parents, teachers, school personnel, and community agencies to enhance learning and adjustment of students (i.e., classroom observations, participation in RTI or 504 meetings, behavioral intervention, etc.)
- Schedules and attends all meetings related to students (i.e., eligibility, evaluations, placement, manifestation, determinations, etc.)
- Attends staff and professional/interagency meetings.
- Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all job requirements; performs routine duties and responsibilities with little or no direct supervision.
- Serves on the district crisis intervention team and responds to crisis situations to provide mental health support to students and staff.
- Assists with the in-service training or school personnel as needed.
- Coordinates/assists in the purchase of evaluation instruments, protocols, and related assessment software.
- Completes all end-of-year reports as required by the state and system.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Special Education or other appropriate administrators.
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