Psychologist

Position: 

School Psychologist

Supervisor:

Director of Student Support Services

Work Site:

Central Consolidated Administrative Complex or Assigned School

Summary:

Improve the academic and behavioral performance of students through the provision of assessment and consultative services to the local education agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of students referred for multifactorial evaluations.
• Complete required reports of assessments in a timely manner.
• Interpret results of evaluations to school personnel, parents, other concerned professionals, and to students (whenever this is deemed appropriate).
• Serve as a member of the Individual Education Program committee to assist in the development of an individualized plan to enable students with disabilities to progress educationally.
• Provide consultation to school personnel to develop academic and behavioral intervention strategies to improve student performance and success.
• Provide assistance and support to classroom teachers, or other school staff, when requested to assist in implementing a students’ individual education program.
• Participate in case staffing as requested by supervisor.
• Participate in and provide In-service training as requested by supervisor.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and committee meetings as required.
• Maintain knowledge of most current and relevant developments in the field of school psychology and special education as it pertains to this job description.
• Possess knowledge of current assessment tools recommended for use with a multi-cultural student population.
• Possess or develop cross-cultural assessment skills that are applicable in a multi-cultural setting.
• Visit the home or work site of parents to conduct interviews or collect assessment data, as needed.
• Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines and local, state and federal laws.
• Accept other responsibilities and duties assigned by supervisor
• Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
• Complete and comply with all required trainings annually
• Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)
• Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate
• NM PED School Psychologist License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred
• Good communication skills and customer service skills

Physical/Job Requirements:

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.

Safety and Health:

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
• Completed and cleared background check
• Pass drug test if required for position
• Knowledge and compliance with district and school Safety Plans

Equipment/Material Handled:

• Multimedia equipment, including current technology
• Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities
• Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
• Work interruptions
• Flexibility
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
• Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed
• Extended work hours, on occasion
• Each psychologist will be provided one permanent office space. A room conducive to conducting valid assessments will be provided at each assigned school
• Visit the home or work site of patents to conduct interviews or collect assessment data, as needed

Term of Employment:

• Exempt