School Psychologist

School Psychologist for the 2024/25 school year

Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field is required

Education: Master’s Degree in job-related area

Certificates/License: KSDE Approved Licensure

Status: School Year Term - Benefit Eligible

Salary: Certified Salary Scheduld - Determined by qualifications and experience

Report to: McCSEC Director

FSLA Classification: Exempt

Purpose Statement

The job of School Psychologist is done for the purpose(s) of supporting the instructional program with specific responsibilities for measuring and interpreting the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social-emotional development of children; interpreting results of psychological evaluations; interpreting and applying state and federal codes; and developing strategies and interventions to address the special education needs of eligible students.

Essential Functions

• Administers standardized and supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social-emotional development of children and determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Assesses student's functional capabilities for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and placement.

• Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. gifted services, foster care, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services.

• Communicates with students, parents, teachers, and other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and resolving conflicts.

• Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, nurses, mental health agencies, other professionals; maintains student files for caseload, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.

• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel, and outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, and making recommendations.

Coordinates assigned activities (e.g. IEP meetings, manifestation meetings, evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of completing activities in a timely manner and in accordance with legal requirements.

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• Counsels students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.

• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. (e.g. evaluations, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and ensuring that state and federal mandates are achieved.

• Participates in meetings, workshops, clinics, and seminars as assigned (e.g. general education intervention meetings, birth to three clinics, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

• Prepares a wide variety of complex written materials (e.g. extension requests, correspondence, behavior plans, medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and conveying information.

Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing student's functional goals.

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Serves as a Case Coordinator for the purpose of ensuring each student is receiving services and all IEPs are in compliance.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; preparing and maintaining accurate records; writing professional documents; facilitating meetings; working with numbers; and problem solving.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: psychology and educational principles; pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws; stages of child development; assessment techniques; and learning strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed information; displaying patience; and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting and carrying up to twenty (20) pounds, some pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 15% walking, and 5% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.