TCH - Education Psychologist - Assessment Team

TEACHER
EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGIST (ASSESSMENT TEAM)
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Education Psychologist - Assessment Team FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education PAY GRADE: TCH
LOCATION: Education Support Services DAYS: 228
JOB ID & DATE: TCH-37 | March 2024

• Compensation is based on a teaching 188 day contract with additional days paid at a per-diem rate based on the approved 188 day contract.

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY
Conducts formal psychological evaluations of various target student populations for special education eligibility, planning, placement and consultation with or referral to available resources. Provide psychological services to special education students.

REQUIREMENTS
Education Level Details
Master’s degree in psychology from accredited college or university

License / Certification Required
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

Work Experience Required
Experience conducting assessments and developing IEPs for students with diverse learning needs.

Other Skills and Abilities Required
Strong knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions for instructional planning.

EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provision of Adams County School District Board Policy, GCOA-Evaluation of Instructional Staff.

ESSENTIAL TEACHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment Duties

• Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students and to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
• Score and interpret test data.
• Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
• Receives and reviews available developmental information from school-based and outside resources about student behavior(s) and selects an appropriate psychological intervention.
• Consult with curriculum personnel, administrators, and teachers in order to help adapt curriculum and classroom practices to pupils with any special needs.
• Administers, scores, and interprets psychological tests of intelligence, personality, neuropsychological processing, achievement, and development
• Observes students in the classroom for diagnostic purposes
• Interview students, parents, school personnel and gathers other sources of information on individual students
• Interprets and synthesizes information obtained from psychological interventions in order to prepare a written report
• Uses information obtained from the psychological evaluation to develop written recommendations to improve student engagement and learning.
• Consults with students, staff, and parents to assist in developing individual instructional strategies or mental and behavioral health services for students.
• Collaborates with other school personnel to create and maintain a multi-tiered continuum of services to support academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals for students.
  

Consultation Duties

• Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
• Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
  

Program Duties

• Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations governing special education services.
• Monitor and adjust IEP goals and accommodations based on student progress and data analysis.
Provide support and resources to general education teachers to implement IEP accommodations in the classroom.

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Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
  

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Comply with policies established by Federal and State law, State Board of Education rule, and local Board Policy.
Perform other duties as assigned by the building Principal and the Superintendent of Schools.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in a usual office or school environment. The Employee may be required to work from a remote location in the event of a district shut-down or other event.
Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, compare, analyze, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, and use interpersonal skills. Occasionally required to compile, copy, compute and negotiate.