PreK & Parentally Placed_School Psychologist

Preschool School Psychologist

JOB GOAL                              

To receive and respond to evaluation requests for preschool students; measure and interpret the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of preschool children; interpret the results of psychological studies; interpret and apply state and federal codes

QUALIFICATIONS

Holds a valid Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate endorsement, has strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and meets health and physical requirements.

REPORTS TO               Special Education Director

FLSA STATUS              Exempt

SCHEDULE                  260 Day 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Facilitates initial preschool referral process with parents/guardians of preschool aged students;
• Accurately administers, scores, and interprets  standardized and/or supplemental assessments to primarily preschool aged students for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social, and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Services include, but are not limited to, conducting observations, collecting data, reviewing student records, conferring with preschool teachers and parents, interviewing preschool-aged students, and conducting functional assessments.  These core services are adapted to the particular needs of each student, situation, and setting;
• Receives and reviews available developmental information from school and outside resources about preschool-aged student behavior(s) and selects evidence-supported or evidence-based psychological assessments;
• Demonstrates positive, collaborative problem-solving orientation with primarily preschool-aged students, parents and guardians, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues;
• Compiles information from a variety of sources for the purpose of producing a comprehensive evaluation report for students in compliance with established state and federal guidelines;
• Makes appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success;
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions;
• Participates in mediations, administrative reviews, hearings and due process proceedings, as needed;
• Has working knowledge of resources, strategies, networks, organizations, and unique services for individuals with disabilities and their families;
• Knows and follows all safety rules and procedures;
• Maintains necessary records and completes the necessary paperwork;
• Represents the School district and community in a positive manner;
• Complies with  board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations;
• Attends work regularly and on-time;
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings; engages in professional development to stay current on researched-based instructional strategies and services, and seeks additional resources and assistance as needed to meet the individualized needs of students;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)

• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure;
• Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, and/or planning of an activity;
• Adaptability to working with students; and
• Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based upon sensory or judgmental criteria.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty. 

• Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; the ability to reason and make judgments.
• Verbal: The ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.
• Numerical: The ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Data Perception: The ability to understand and interpret information presented in the forms of graphs, charts, or tables.
• Spatial: The ability to comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plane and solid objects.
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly and accurately.
• Color Discrimination: The ability to perceive or to recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job may require lifting or carrying of objects that exceed fifty (50) pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows: pushing and/or pulling, stooping and/or kneeling, reaching and/or handling, talking, hearing, seeing, and climbing.

WORK CONDITIONS

Normal working environment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel so assigned.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Wilson County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities, or in employment opportunities or benefits.  The Wilson County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace.  Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for assistance.

Salary : $65,201