What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Job Title : School Psychologist - Psychological Services
Exceptional Children Services
Curriculum and Organizational Development
Reports to : Director of Exceptional Children
Supervises : None
Purpose : Under limited supervision, facilitates learning, and promotes the cognitive, social and personal development of all students.
Essential Job Functions :
- Identifies and assesses the learning, development and adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and groups, as well as the environment factors that affect learning and adjustment. Uses assessment data about the student and his / her environment(s) in developing appropriate interventions and programs
- Provides interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning and adjustment
- Provides consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance the learning and adjustment of students
- Assists in the planning, development, and evaluation of programs to meet identified learning and adjustment needs
- Delivers a planned and coordinated program of psychological services
- Participates in school and district implementation of MTSS Problem Solving, as requested
- Applies ethics and standards of professional practice in the delivery of school psychological services and observes relevant laws and policies that govern practice. Participates in professional organizations and continually seeks to improve professional knowledge and skill
- Communicates effectively with students, parents and school staff
- Helps provide liaison and coordination between the school system and other relevant agencies to facilitate services for students and families
- Plans and implements in-service programs for staff and / or parents as needed
Knowledge and Skills :
Training and Experience :
Salary : State Salary Schedule plus local supplement
Full-time 10 month employment
Disclaimer : The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job / position.
