What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Kankakee Area Special Education Cooperative?
TITLE: School Psychologist
REPORTS TO: Director
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid IL license, Type 73, School Psychology
EVALUATIONS: Conducted on an annual basis in accordance with
KASEC guidelines
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of employment, salary and benefits
Determined by the Board of Directors of KASEC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Skills:
- Administer and interpret psychological assessments of students
- Prepare recommendations regarding the evaluation and services for students
- Consult with teachers, administrators, specialists, agency and district personnel, and parents
- Counsel students; coordinate behavior management programs
- Provide psycho-educational assessments of students for districts and programs and participate in resulting Individual Educational Program (IEP) meetings
- Interpret psycho-educational assessment results
- Develop student goals and objectives
- Facilitate IEP meetings, as required
- Provide written reports analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing test results, observations and information from school personnel, students and parents
- Act as liaison between public and private agencies and county programs
- Develop, coordinate and provide training to staff, parents, agency and district personnel
- Maintain professional competencies in areas of responsibility
- Maintain contact with and participate in professional job-related organizations and serve as a liaison to professional groups
- Lead psycho-education groups or social-emotional groups
Professionalism
- Follow KASEC policies and procedures
- Conduct continual assessment of personal and program effectiveness
- Demonstrate flexibility and be able to adapt to change
- Use judgement appropriately
- Conduct self in appropriate and ethical manner
- Treat others with respect and dignity
- Participate in in-house and outside provided professional growth activities
- Dress appropriately and professionally
Communication Skills
- Perform as an integral member of the KASEC team
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters
- Relate in a helpful, positive, and efficient manner with staff, colleagues, and all those in contact with KASEC
Other duties as assigned by Director