School Psychologist

Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field is required

Education: Masters Degree in job-related area

Certificates/License: KSDE Approved Licensure

Status: School Year Term - Benefit Eligible

Salary: Certified Salary Scheduld - Determined by qualifications and experience

Report to: McCSEC Director

FSLA Classification: Exempt                   

Purpose Statement

The job of School Psychologist is done for the purpose(s) of supporting the instructional program with specific responsibilities for measuring and interpreting the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social-emotional development of children; interpreting results of psychological evaluations; interpreting and applying state and federal codes; and developing strategies and interventions to address the special education needs of eligible students.

Essential Functions

• Administers standardized and supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social-emotional development of children and determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assesses student's functional capabilities for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and placement.
• Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. gifted services, foster care, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services.
• Communicates with students, parents, teachers, and other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and resolving conflicts.
• Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, nurses, mental health agencies, other professionals; maintains student files for caseload, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel, and outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, and making recommendations.
• Coordinates assigned activities (e.g. IEP meetings, manifestation meetings, evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of completing activities in a timely manner and in accordance with legal requirements.
  
   
• Counsels students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. (e.g. evaluations, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and ensuring that state and federal mandates are achieved.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, clinics, and seminars as assigned (e.g. general education intervention meetings, birth to three clinics, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a wide variety of complex written materials (e.g. extension requests, correspondence, behavior plans, medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and conveying information.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing student's functional goals.
  
   
• Serves as a Case Coordinator for the purpose of ensuring each student is receiving services and all IEPs are in compliance.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; preparing and maintaining accurate records; writing professional documents; facilitating meetings; working with numbers; and problem solving.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: psychology and educational principles; pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws; stages of child development; assessment techniques; and learning strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed information; displaying patience; and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organizations services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting and carrying up to twenty (20) pounds, some pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 15% walking, and 5% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

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