What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist for the 2024-2025 School Year - Windsor Unified School District position at Windsor Unified School District?
WINDSOR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: PSYCHOLOGIST
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Coordinator of Special Education/Pupil Services, the Psychologist provides psychological services to regular students and students with special needs; develops individual case studies of students to determine eligibility for special programs; consults with school personnel, parents and others concerned with the progress of students. (When qualified, provides such services in English as well as in a targeted primary language other than English to Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, or to deaf students using communication skills for the deaf when appropriate.)
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Conducts psychological assessments and develops case studies of individual students to
determine educational needs, learning characteristics, and social behavior relevant to
educational placement and instructional planning; files such case studies in compliance
with established policies and procedures.
* Interprets the findings of individual studies to principals, teachers, parents, students, and
others directly concerned with the welfare of students.
* Evaluates the results of tests in relation to the cultural environmental and language
backgrounds of students.
* Conducts psycho-educational assessments of students referred for special education
services and G.A.T.E. programs.
* Participates in the process required by federal, state and local regulation for the
identification, placement, and review/re-evaluation of students with special needs;
participates in and may act as chairperson for such groups as the school-site
Individualized Educational Program Team, or district level Educational Assessment
Service Team.
* Assists in developing a written individualized Educational Program for students who are
eligible for special education placement and/or services; assists in developing
recommendations regarding eligibility, and program placement.
* Assists in implementing policies and procedures for placement and discharge of disabled
students in special education programs; consults with parents, teachers, and other
school personnel in implementing such action.
* Assists in developing behavioral objectives for identified students; suggest
implementation strategies as appropriate; converse with teachers and parents regarding
strategies for the solution or amelioration of individual learning or adjustment problems
of students.
* Assists with the organization of, and serves as a leader in, staff development activities
in the field of special education and supported instructional services.
* Serves as a resource person to school personnel in the effective use of District and
agency educational support services.
* Provides psychological counseling to students, staff, and parents as a member of the
school crisis team.
* Participates in research to evaluate procedures and tests used in assessments; makes
systematic reviews and prepares reports as directed.
* Represents the District in Special Education Hearings as needed.
* Represents the District at local S.E.L.P.A. and County meetings as needed.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Knowledge of:
* Laws and process related to Individualized Transition Planning, Hughes Bill, and
Individual’s with Disabilities Education Act.
* Growth and development of children and adolescents, learning theory, mental health
emotionality, and behavioral management.
* Sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students and parents who are not fluent
in English.
* Sensitivity to and understanding of the unique differences and needs of disabled
students and their parents.
* Uses and limitations of standardized individual and group tests and semi-projective
devices, with full range of disabled population.
Ability to:
* Assume leadership in teacher staff development activities.
* Understanding of the relationship between the total education program and counseling
and psychological services.
* Facility in oral and written communication.
* Ability to supervise interns.
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Experience:
* Working with severely handicapped population and program options.
Education:
* A master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard from an
accredited college or university.
* A Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing services as a school psychologist.
Desirable Experience:
* Successful experience as a school psychologist.
* Successful full-time public school service in a certificated position(s) in programs and/or
services involving exceptional students.
* 3 years experience in a K-12 school setting.
* Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish.
Windsor Unified School District Nondiscrimination in Employment Statement The Governing Board is determined to provide district employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. * A master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard from an accredited college or university. * A Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing services as a school psychologist.
