Position Type:
Psychological Services/Psychologist II
Date Posted:
5/5/2016
Location:
Itinerant Teacher LocationJob Code:Psychologist II - 030111Standard Hours:40Department:Psychological Services Office - 212140Empl Class:NA
Minimum Salary:$53,115.00/Annually
Maximum Salary:$79,664.00/Annually
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Licenses/Certifications
S-6 certificate in school psychology required. NCSP (National Certification) preferred.
Education
Ed.S. in school psychology required. Ph.D. in school psychology preferred.
Skills
Knowledge of psycho-educational assessments; ability to consult with administrators, teachers and parents, knowledge of principles of learning and behavior, special education laws and regulations, provision of in-service training for school faculties, and crisis intervention; ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner; ability to communicate courteously with other district employees, parents, and the public; excellent oral and written communication skills; and effective human relations skills.
Work Experience
Completion of successful year's internship in public schools following Ed.S. degree required. Three years experience as a school psychologist preferred.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Conduct comprehensive psycho-educational assessments for students referred either through local school Student Support Team (SSTs) or special education and consult regularly with teachers, counselors, parents, and administrators regarding the development of interventions for students demonstrating learning and/or behavioral problems.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
1. Select and administer appropriate, non-discriminatory tests to individual students from a highly diverse student population.
2. Review test data from standardized testing and psycho-educational assessments in order to provide instructional recommendations.
3. Participate as instrumental members of SST's.
4. Participate on eligibility and re-evaluation teams in each school in order to help the team make determinations regarding the need for special education services for students.
5. Assist school personnel in providing assistance during crises and is available to counsel students referred to them by counselors, teachers, and administrators.
6. Conduct in-service training and presentations to teachers, parents, and school faculties.
7. Develop written documents of various comprehensive assessments for supplemental files.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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