What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Benjamin Logan Local School District?
Title:SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTFile 305
Reports to:Assigned administrator/supervisor
Job Objective:Provides psychoeducational assessments, intervention planning and consultation services.
Minimum·Holds/maintains valid Ohio State Board of Psychology and Ohio Department of Education Pupil
Qualifications:Services licenses as a school psychologist.
·Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
·Comprehensive knowledge of Ohio Schools Medicaid Program covered services.
·Documents/maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
·Embraces high performance standards (e.g., discipline, engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).
Note: Additional training may be required (e.g., blood borne pathogen, child abuse/neglect, communicable disease, CPR, first aid/injury prevention, nonviolent crisis intervention, etc.).
Essential1. Provides student assessments to identify developmental, behavioral and/or mental health
Functions:problems related to learning. Helps develop interventions to remediate identified concerns.
·Monitors students struggling with academic, behavioral and/or social-emotional concerns (e.g., abuse, anxiety, aggression, depression, impulsivity, inattention, neglect, peer relationships, poverty, pregnancy, self-esteem, substance abuse, truancy, etc.).
·Helps develop strategies to improve attendance and active participation for at-risk students.
·Collaborates with school administrators and staff to deal with student behavior problems.
·Coordinates the Evaluation Team Report (ETR) process and parent/student conferences.
·Administers and interprets diagnostic tests. Recommends student services relevant to needs.
·Participates in a differentiated referral system (i.e., informal intervention process) that allows staff/parents to request a consultation and/or student evaluation.
·Prepares 504 accommodation plans. Serves as a parent/staff resource for plan implementation.
·Conducts evaluations for early entrance, gifted and non-public school programs.
·Serves as a member of the district crisis management response team.
·Facilitates meetings with student groups (e.g., grief/loss, stress/anger management, etc.).
·Helps students develop educational goals that are specific, relevant, measurable and attainable.
·Participates in team meetings. Uses impartial inclusive assessment strategies to obtain objective student data. Plans student services relevant to needs.
·Advocates for students. Promotes access to inclusive educational opportunities for all students.
·Implements effective pupil management procedures. Uses positive behavioral support techniques to address disruptive student behavior.
·Helps students make good decisions and improve personal skills. Encourages creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical behavior and self-reliance.
·Processes paperwork for services covered under the Medicaid School Program (MSP).
·Maintains effective document and records management systems. Prepares accurate, timely files. Monitors compliance reporting deadlines. Ensures the integrity and security of confidential materials. Complies with district records retention and disposal policies.
2. Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality results. Performs all aspects of the job.
·Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
·Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
·Respects privacy. Resolutely maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
·Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules.
3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.
·Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.
·Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
·Resolves issues tactfully. Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity.
4. Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.
·Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
·Updates personal skills as needed to effectively utilize task-appropriate technology.
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5. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.
·Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
·Protects district property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
·Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior or suspected child abuse/neglect.
6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
·Helps implement district strategies to advance organizational goals.
PerformanceEmployee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual
Evaluation:agreements and district administrative procedures.
WorkingThe district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic
Conditions:information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation) or any other legally protected category.
Safety is essential to job performance. The district is an alcohol and drug free work environment. Employees must comply with district policies, workplace safety regulations and health laws.
This job description is not intended to establish a contract or alter the terms of board authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.
Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory compliance, technological innovations and unforeseen events.
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