What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Westfield Washington Schools?
- Conduct multi-method and multi-source psychoeducational evaluations and reevaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Utilize professional standards for writing reports of evaluation results
- Interpret and explain assessment results in a format understood by educators and parents while providing relevant recommendations, strategies, and resources based on results
- Attend case conference committee meetings and actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems
- Strengthen working relationships between educators, parents, and community services and help others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior
- Participate as a member of school educational planning teams, building based problem solving teams, and staffing teams to develop assistance for at-risk students
- Work directly and/or indirectly with students, teachers, and parents to help resolve problems in behavior and learning
- Develop appropriate interventions and strategies to assist individual students in academic growth and school adjustment
- Provide short-term group or individual counseling to resolve problems that interfere with school performance
- Utilize knowledge of behavioral principles to develop and assist in the implementation of specific behavioral management plans for individual students, classrooms, and schools
- Provide training and assistance in intervention techniques and strategies designed to improve student success in the school setting
- Evaluate the effectiveness of academic intervention programs and behavior management programs
- Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions
- Identify, implement, and evaluate programs and strategies to improve student learning and behavior
- Apply ethical standards of professional practice to the delivery of school psychological services
- Observe state laws and Westfield Washington Schools policies/procedures to govern practice
- Participate in professional growth and development activities to continually improve professional knowledge and skills
JobID: 1148
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Psychologist
Student Support Services/Psychologist
Date Posted:
2/27/2025
2/27/2025
Location:
Westfield Middle School
Westfield Middle School
Date Available:
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Description:
School Psychologist position available at Westfield Washington Schools effective March 24, 2025.
JOB DESCRIPTION
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
TITLE: School Psychologist
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Indiana School Psychologist License
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education & Student Services
JOB GOAL: To deliver psychological and educational services that facilitate learning and premote the cognitive, social, and personal development of all students
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties assigned by the Director of Special Education & Student Services. Specific duties and responsibilities will reflect the context and needs of each school to which a psychologist is assigned. Duties will include but will not be limited to:
Assessment
Collaboration and Consultation
Intervention and Prevention
Research and Planning
Professional Practice and Development
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary based on years of experience and degree earned
184-day contract.
Please apply online at district's website at www.k12.in.us
