School Psychologist

Job Title: School Psychologist

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Conduct psychological assessments of students, and serve as the primary evaluator for diagnosis of disability and eligibility determination for students who have been referred for specialized instruction and related services. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

Conduct psychological evaluations utilizing a variety of techniques and measures

Interpret evaluation results and complete a written integrated, multidisciplinary report of findings, including diagnosis and eligibility components, educational implications, recommendations, classroom/instructional modifications and accommodations, for students referred for specialized instruction and related services.  

Participate in Admissions and Release Committee meetings, as requested, to assist in the referral, evaluation, or re-evaluation process and provide guidance in determining eligibility for special education and related services

KNOWLEDGE OF: IDEA Regulations and special education policies, programs and procedures related to psychological services; state and federal laws and regulations regarding special education records, due process and service provision.

ABILITY TO: 

Organize daily practices in agreement with current knowledge of school psychology; apply psychological and psychoeducational assessment techniques as planned; implement intervention procedures with individuals and groups, apply local, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations to the delivery of school psychological services.

Job Title: Educational Diagnostician

BASIC FUNCTION: Coordinating and conducting student observations, assessments, and evaluations for special education services;  implementing and maintaining services within established guidelines and standards.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

• Administers, scores, interprets, and reports individual educational assessments, observes the behavior of students, and integrates these findings with other assessment data to assist in program options and placements.
• Collects and prepares initial and tri-annual evaluation data as determined by Board policy and procedures.
• Reviews and recommends to district administration the appropriate testing materials necessary to meet the needs of the district’s student population.
• Coordinates and assists in the provision of a program of assessment for special education students in an efficient and economical manner to ensure that appropriate referral and assessment procedures are followed.
• Attends meetings/training in needed areas.
• Uses technology to enhance productivity and professional growth; accesses and manipulates data; communicates and collaborates with colleagues, staff, and community; conducts research/solves problems.
• Works with teachers, principals, and central office administration in problem prevention and resolution.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Special Education or the Superintendent.