POSITION SUMMARY:

Contributes to the district's goal to commit to preparing today's youth for tomorrow's

challenges by maximizing their options for life through academic and social growth.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Administers and interprets a wide range of individualized standardized assessment instruments in all psychological domains including, but not limited to, current editions of the following: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test, Cognitive Assessment System (CAS), Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC-II), Woodcock-Johnson Test of Cognitive Abilities, Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test (UNIT), Pervasive Development Disorders Behavior Inventory(PDDBI), Personality Inventory for Youth (PIY) Bender Gestalt Visual Motor Perceptual Test,, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test Children’s Memory Scale (CMS), Comprehensive Test of Psychological Learning, and School Motivation and Learning Strategies Inventory (SMALSI). Will be able to administer tests of achievement such as the Young Children’s Achievement Test (YCAT), Wechsler Individual Achievement Test –III (WIAT-III), Woodcock-Johnson Test of Achievement (WJIII), Gray Oral Reading Test-5 (GORT-5), and other achievement and assessment instruments as appropriate. The psychologists will be competent in guiding other staff in the administration of achievement tests.

· Administers and interprets the following instruments including, but not limited to: Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI) Beck’s Depression Inventory, Second Edition (BDI-II), California Personality Inventory, Personality Inventory for Children, Second Edition (PIC II), Behavioral Assessment System for Children, Second Edition (BASC II, ) and Projective Drawing Techniques such as the House-Tree-Person (HTP). Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale 2nd Edition (RADS-2), Conners III Rating Scale, and other tests as appropriate. The psychologists will make use of the Psychologists’ Library for learning and administering various instruments.

· Data-based decision making and accountability: Psychologists will make certain that curriculum-based assessment is collected by the Service Coordinators as part of the assessment and will consult with service coordinators, when needed, in collecting such data. Curriculum-based assessment may include DIBELS, Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI), Diagnostic Reading Inventory and other classroom based data or programs, i.e. Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell, Read Naturally, Wilson Reading Program, Handwriting Without Tears, Read 180, System 44, and any other appropriate math or writing prompts. Is able to use assessment data to develop and implement evidenced-based instructional strategies that are intended to improve student performance and tied to the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards.

· Evaluates adaptive behavior of children, when appropriate, through the use of the Vineland Social Maturity Scales, Adaptive Behavior Assessment System II, or other appropriate adaptive behavior instruments.

· Conducts effective psychological and psycho-educational diagnostic, prescriptive evaluations of children using Themed Evaluations and incorporating curriculum-based measurements into writing the report.

· Diagnoses a full range of educational (learning), psychological, and mental disorders in children utilizing the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by the American psychiatric Association and includes diagnostic information in written reports of evaluation.

· Uses a consultative problem-solving process for planning, implementing, and evaluating academic and mental health services. Coordinates and consults with related service staff (i.e. Speech, OT, PT, Vision, Audiology, etc.) as part of the assessment process. Makes certain appropriate staff is invited to the MET meeting by a Written Meeting Notice and appropriate e-mails.

· Consults and collaborates at the individual family group and systems level. Participates in staff meetings pertaining to students of interest on their campus.

· Is able to complete interventions and instructional support to assist in developing academic skills. Is familiar with Individual Education Plans (IEP) and is able to assist in writing and can consult on implementing goals. Recommendations are made that coincides with Arizona College and Career Ready standards.

· Knows confidentiality requirements; is familiar with and must meet required timelines and submit compliance documentation as required by federal, state, and district guidelines. Maintains a system to safeguard children's rights regarding privileged communications.

· Maintains and provides monthly to the psychologist coordinator a comprehensive record keeping system (psychologist log) in compliance with federal, state, and district guidelines.

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/WORK STYLE:

n Must become familiar with the Special Education Procedural Manual and required readings from Student Support Services and/or the District Office.

n Demonstrates the ability and desire to provide outstanding customer service.

n Demonstrates the ability to effectively use technology as a tool for planning and implementing instructional strategies.

n Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under time constraints.

n Must be organized with the ability to multitask.

n Must be detailed-oriented and self-motivated.

n Must have excellent memory and ability to function well under stress.

n Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and/or assistance.

n Must demonstrate an extremely high regard for confidential and sensitive information.

n Must demonstrate flexibility, common sense, and good judgment.

n Must have ability to keep abreast of information pertinent to the job.

n Must maintain a well-groomed appearance and follow the dress code.

n Must have a basic knowledge of computers.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATONS REQUIRED:

n Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

n Arizona School Psychologist Certification.

n State Psychologist Certification.

n Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) Certification preferred but not required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

n Must have a Master's Degree.

n Experience in the areas of learning disabilities, emotionally handicapped, and intellectually disabled students in a psycho-educational setting.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

n Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

n Demonstrates the ability to write routine reports or correspondence.

n Demonstrates the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

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