Job Description

School Psychologist

Compensation:   Pays up to $80 per hour

Summary:

The School Psychologist provides comprehensive support to students, addressing their academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs within the school environment. The School Psychologist collaborates with teachers, parents, and administrators to promote a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Job Responsibilities:

Intervention:

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to academic and behavioral challenges.
• Utilize a background in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to guide interventions.
• Conduct classroom observations to gather information and provide recommendations for improving student outcomes.
• Participate on MTSS committees to contribute to school-wide intervention strategies.
• Participate in the development, management, and implementation of behavior plans, as well as in the completion of functional behavioral analyses (FBAs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Participate in functional behavior analyses for Manifestation Determination meetings.
• Conduct individual, group, and crisis counseling sessions as appropriate to address student needs.
• Communicate with and refer to outside agencies, hospitals, or clinics when appropriate to connect students and families with necessary resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and support services when necessary to ensure student safety and well-being.

Assessment:

• Screen and evaluate referred students using a variety of assessment methods:
  • Standardized, appropriate instruments
  • Curriculum-based measurements and authentic, classroom-based assessment techniques
  • Review of student progress and response to targeted interventions
  • Observations and appropriate clinical evaluation
• Write reports that state the evaluation findings and share educational program recommendations.
• Participate as a member of the IEP team, contributing evaluation findings, providing recommendations for special education eligibility, and collaborating in the development of students’ educational plans.
• Participate in 504 meetings and implementation when appropriate to support students with disabilities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director for Student Services or designee.

Qualifications:

• Certification/License:
  • Master's Degree or higher in Psychology or Educational Psychology.
  • Professional Educator License.
  • School Psychology Endorsement.

Equipment:

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

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