School Psychologist

Job Summary

The School Psychologist will be directly responsible for the psychological assessment of academic, social, emotional, intellectual, and behavioral analyses and reports for the students served at Heartspring. The School Psychologist participates in IEP and re-evaluation meetings. In collaboration with the IEP team, families, school partners, and our students the School Psychologist promotes effective educational learning environments.

Primary Functions

         Conduct and draft comprehensive psycho-educational assessments, analyze, and interpret results for students and participate in IEP meetings when this information is used to indicate needed services.

         Provide individual and group therapy per IEP requirements.

         Integrate psycho-educational services into the student serving environments as appropriate.

         Attend weekly/biweekly Student Review meetings as scheduled.

         Complete monthly progress reports on assigned students.

         Provide consultation and assistance to team members in the design and implementation of appropriate interventions and accommodations for students.

         Contribute to program development that emphasizes the integration of social and emotional skills into student serving areas.

         Provide and participate in professional development for staff, parents, and/or community.

Secondary Functions

         Communicate and collaborate effectively with peers, families, and school partners.

         Maintain confidential records.

         Understand and commit to following related law and regulations for our students served.

         Conduct student observations in student serving environments.

         Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding special education laws, rules, and regulations.

         Establish and maintain a school climate that enhances the special education experience for students, families, and school programs.

         Identify, analyze, and apply research findings to promote school improvement.

         Assume responsibility for own professional growth, for keeping current with special education regulations, literature, new research findings, and for attending appropriate professional meetings and conferences.

         Serve on committees, task forces, or work groups as requested.

        Perform all other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or designated personnel i.e., serving on committees, task forces, or work groups, etc., as requested.

Educational, Training, and Licensure Requirements

• Ed.D., or comparable in Education.
• State and/or national School Psychology certification.
• Maintain current licensure with organization.
• Must maintain Non-Crisis Intervention certification.

Must maintain CPR certification

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