What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Aspen Public Schools?
Aspen Public Schools has a dynamic, growing Special Education department. We are seeking an experienced school psychologist with at least 5 years of experience.
At Aspen Public Schools, the School Psychologist, under the leadership of the Chief Student Services Officer, and in collaboration with the Lead School Psychologist, school leaders, and teachers, will use effective strategies to serve the needs of exceptional students within Aspen Public Schools. The School Psychologist assists teachers, parents, and students in understanding, preventing, and addressing learning, behavioral, developmental, and emotional difficulties. By collaborating with teachers, school leaders, families, and other mental health professionals, the School Psychologist works to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. The School Psychologist acts as an educator by helping others understand more about child development, behavioral challenges, and behavior management techniques. At Aspen Public Schools, the School Psychologist is responsible for evaluation, consultation, program development, and professional practice as it pertains to student development, behavior issues, and academic difficulties.
Roles and Responsibilities:
-Identify students with disabilities by assessing student characteristics, including cognitive and perceptual abilities, emotional adjustment, adaptive behavior, language development, learning potential, and social needs utilizing non-discriminatory tools.
-Prepare comprehensive and defensible psychoeducational reports of each student assessed; interpret assessment findings for staff, parents, and other authorized persons as necessary.
-Perform functional behavioral analyses and assist in the development, evaluation, and monitoring of behavior support plans or behavior intervention plans.
-Conduct Educationally-Related Mental Health Service (ERMHS) assessments in order to evaluate the social/emotional development and mental heal - Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Psychology Authorization required;
- Knowledge of federal and state special education law and best practices for special education;
- Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills;
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively
Salary : $82,000 - $104,000
