School Psychologist

TRI-VALLEY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION Title: School Psychologist Reports to: Director of School Psychological Services Job Objectives: Conduct individual intervention-based evaluations to assist school staff and parents. Promotes an effective learning environment. Encourages program innovations. Promotes close working relationships with parents, students and staff. Keeps Superintendent informed about emerging issues. Minimum - Valid Ohio license or certificate appropriate for the assignment. Qualifications: - Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.). − A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. − Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies. − Ability to organize community support for special education programs and student assimilation activities. Responsibilities The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable and Essential accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to Functions: perform essential functions. − Conduct individual psycho-educational evaluations of children referred for evaluation; interpret findings, when appropriate, to parents, teachers and other school personnel, child and qualified community agencies through conferences and written reports. − Provide screening programs for students. − Participate in the identification and placement of handicapped children. − Recommend appropriate classroom management strategies for behavior management. − Responsible for implementing new practices or methods in the area of school psychology. − Attend meetings and in-services as required by Superintendent/Board. − Maintain respect at all times for confidential information. − Provide the results of psycho-educational evaluation for consideration in the development of IEP's for each handicapped student. − Provide intensive psycho-educational evaluation of individual children identified as, or thought to be, handicapped. − Maintain accurate and complete records as required. − Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development. − Collaborate with colleagues. − Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team. − Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life. − Observe ethics of the teaching profession. − Keep abreast of all rules and regulations regarding special education standards. − Promote good public relations. − Serve as a role model for students. − Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner. − Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships. − Participate in intervention assistance team meetings as needed. − Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues. − Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee or Director of School Psychological Services. School Psychologist Page 2 of 2 Abilities The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful Required: performance of assigned duties. − Articulates a clear vision and provides leadership to district staff. − Promotes a positive work environment. − Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions. − Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts. − Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses. − Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills. − Organizes tasks and manages time effectively. − Completes paperwork accurately and correctly enters data. − Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual. Working Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on Conditions: circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. − Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle. − Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments. − Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines. − Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases. − Potential for interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals. Performance Job performance is evaluated according to negotiated agreements and policy provisions Evaluation: adopted by the Tri-Valley Local School District Board of Education. The Tri-Valley Local School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. Employees shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events. 02/04/2020