What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Newfound Area School District?
Requirements:
Administer, score, analyze and interpret intellectual, academic, social/emotional/behavioral and
other psychometric assessments in accordance with existing Federal and State laws and regulations.
Integrates all elements of assessment data into a cohesive report for the purpose of determining eligibility for special education.
Communicates test results, conclusions, and recommendations clearly and concisely through oral and written reporting to school staff, guardians, and other service providers, as appropriate.
Connect families with other school and community resources.
Consults with school staff, administration and parents in resolving students' academic, social, emotional and behavioral concerns.
Collaborates with school staff and/or parents in developing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining behavioral and other interventions.
Consults and collaborates with mental health, medical, social services and other community providers, as appropriate.
Provide brief supportive counseling to students in both individual and group settings.
Complete risk assessments with students who present themselves as a potential threat to themselves or others.
Supervise paraprofessionals who provide behavior management services for students and sign Medicaid billing logs.
Attend building level student concern meetings as well as building impact team meetings.
Attend professional development opportunities provided by the district as well as professional conferences, workshops, and seminars.
Provide training in areas of expertise to staff.
Maintain appropriate and confidential records as necessary.
Perform all other duties or special assignments as may be delegated by the Student Services Administrator.
