School Psychologist Para

School Psychologist Paraprofessional 

Purpose:

A School Psychologist Paraprofessional works under a licensed school psychologist and has special training in conducting assessments and working with children, teachers, and parents to make the school experience a positive and rewarding one. 

Responsible to: Director of Special Services, Principal and School Psychologist 

Qualifications: 

1. High school diploma or equivalent. 

2. Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university preferred. 

3. Experience in using technology and software. 

4. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 

General Responsibilities: 

1. Assist the assigned school psychologists in conducting formal and informal assessments that the psychologist will use to determine appropriate educational services to individual students. 

2. Under the guidance of the assigned school psychologists the psychologist para will provide information and demonstrations to facilitate the implementation of curriculum accommodations/modifications. 

3. Assist the assigned school psychologists in maintaining an inventory of materials, tests and supplies and in creating modified materials for classroom use. 

4. Maintain appropriate, confidential records and release confidential student information to only those providers with a clear educational need to know. 

5. Assist school psychologist in scheduling meetings, obtaining educational records for students new to the district, and preparing forms and paperwork prior to scheduled meetings. 

6. Adhere to all district and health and safety policies. 

7. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services, principal and school psychologists which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

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