What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Baker School District?
SUMMARY:
Perform professional psychological work in assessment, behavior management, and counseling for students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. Assess the psychological and psycho-educational needs of students referred to special education services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of referred students. Determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
- Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
- Conduct or participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
- May serve as case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students on assigned campuses.
- Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results. Conduct group, individual, and family counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed problems.
- Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students, interpretation of assessment data, and implementation of behavior intervention plans in managing disruptive students.
- Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.
- Present staff development training in assigned schools to enable school personnel to identify and work more effectively with students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures and make changes based on findings.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data, and test inventories. Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations
- May provide clinical supervision to interns or trainees.
Other Duties:
Other duties assigned are related to the functions of the position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in psychology from an accredited college or university. One year’s experience providing psychology services in an educational setting. A Valid Louisiana license as a Certified School Psychologist by the State Department of Education, Bureau of Teacher Certification.
WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:
The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to City of Baker School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
