School Psychologist

POSITION: School Psychologist

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold- or be eligible for- a school psychologist license issued by the Kansas
State Department of Education

REPORTS TO: Building Principal(s) and Director of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct formal and informal assessments to determine a child`s cognitive abilities- learning styles-
academic achievement level- emotional development and social skills in an effort to assign appropriate
educational services to individual students.
2. Oversee the process for the identification- evaluation- and placement of students into special education.
3. Coordinate and facilitate eligibility team meetings. This responsibility may involve scheduling the meetings
with the teachers- specialists and parents- facilitating the communication at the meetings- completing the
mandated procedures and submitting all required paperwork.
4. Organize and facilitate special education team meetings at the building level.
5. Serve as the special education team leader in assigned buildings.
6. Assist teachers and parents in developing an appropriate Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students.
7. Assist in providing direction for and ensure compliance with the Kansas State Board of Education
guidelines for Special Education as it relates to students.
8. Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative when the building principal is unavailable or
the situation warrants.
9. Participate in child find activities (Early childhood screening- student support teams- etc.)
10. Collaborate/consult with individual teachers regarding learning or behavioral concerns about students.
11. Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum- instructional- and environmental
modifications/accommodations based on identified student needs.
12. Provide direct individual and group counseling services to students who are experiencing academic-
social- emotional or behavioral adjustment problems.
13. Provide appropriate information for students and families regarding community agencies and services
available to them.
14. Provide appropriate direction- supervision and evaluate feedback to any assigned paraprofessional.
15. Support educational improvement through legislative knowledge and involvement in building and district
activities.
16. Maintain an inventory of materials- tests and supplies.
17. Maintain confidentiality of student information and school issues.
18. Keep informed of best practices and new developments related to academic- behavior- and social
learning of students and share the information with appropriate staff.
19. Collect and analyze data related to school improvement- student outcomes- and accountability
requirements.
20. Demonstrate effective communication with parents- students- and staff both verbally and in writing.
21. Present and disseminate information to appropriate audiences.
22. Participate as a crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff.
23. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
24. Assist in the supervision of students by remaining vigilant of students throughout the school day and the
school locations- taking the initiative to engage students when they are acting inappropriately or in
inappropriate locations.
25. Attend all required district professional development activities.

26. Attend building faculty meetings.
27. Obtain prior approval for all special activities and expenditures.
28. Comply with all district policies- rules and regulations.
29. Support the value of education- as well as the mission and philosophy of the district in which you work.
30. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent- Special Education Director- and/or Building Principal-
which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to
perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical
presence at the job is required.

To perform this job successfully- an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed are representative of the knowledge- skill- and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.