What are the responsibilities and job description for the OnSite Part Time School Psychologist position at McDowell County Schools?
Length of Position: Permanent
Type of Benefits: Partial
Months per year: 10
Number of hours per week: 21
Number of days per week: 3
State Salary Schedule: Yes
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assessment and Interpretation:
Identifies and assesses the learning, development, and adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and groups, as well as the environmental factors that affect learning and adjustment. Uses assessment data about the student and his/her environment in developing appropriate interventions and programs, entering the data In ECATS and including a written report based on assessments. Participation in IEP conferences, team meetings, and problem-solving meetings is expected when appropriate.
Typical evaluations include psychological, intellectual, behavioral, adaptive, and educational.
- Direct interventions for students:
Provides interventions to students to support the teaching process and to maximize learning and adjustment. Provides a planned and coordinated program of counseling as a related service per IEP requirements. Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate.
- Consultation:
Provides consultation to the IEP team to enhance the learning and adjustment of students. Attends IEP, initial referral, and MTSS meetings to help interpret data as needed.
- Program development:
Assists staff in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of programs, accommodations, and interventions to meet identified learning and adjustment needs. Participate in the development of functional behavioral analyses and behavioral intervention plans. Contribute to program development that furthers the integration of social, coping, and problem-solving in the classroom.
- Professional practice and development
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 skills. Provide and/or assist in professional development for staff, parents, and/or the community.
- Communication and relationship skills:
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff. Proficiently use technology to communicate, compile reports, and collect data.
