School Psychologist (2022-2023)

School Psychologist- location TBD, immediate start date or start at sencond semester.

Master’s Degree in job-related area. 

KSDE Educator License for School Psychologists.

TB test required

Purpose Statement

The School Psychologist supports 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

1. 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.
2. Assesses student’s functional capabilities for the purpose of determining students’ functional level and developing recommendations and placement.
3. Collaborates with internal and external personnel to support the implementation and maintenance of services.
4. Communicates with students, parents, teachers, and other personnel to evaluate situations, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.
5. Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, nurses, mental health agencies, other professionals; maintains student files for caseload, etc.) and produces comprehensive evaluation reports in compliance with established guidelines.
6. Consults with teachers, parents personnel, and outside professionals to provide requested information, develop plans for services, and make recommendations.  
7. Coordinates assigned activities (e.g. IEP meetings, evaluations, etc.) and completes related activities in a timely manner and in accordance with legal requirements.
8. Counsels students, parents, and guardians to support improved student outcomes.
9. Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. (e.g. evaluations, IEPs, etc.) while meeting curriculum guidelines and ensuring that state and federal mandates are achieved.
10. Oversees assigned secretary’s performance and achieves overall objectives of the department.
11. 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.
12. Prepares a wide variety of complex written materials (e.g. extension requests, correspondence, memos, behavior plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, Psych Ed Summary, Psych Report, etc.) to document activities, provide written reference, and convey information.
13. Researches resources and methods to support the appropriate approach for addressing student`s functional goals.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to apply assessment instruments

Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications

Ability to perform basic math including calculations using fractions, ratios and percents

Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines

Ability to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group

discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions

Knowledge of appropriate codes, policies, regulations and laws

Knowledge of psychology and educational principles; stages of child development; assessment

techniques; and learning strategies.

Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data

Ability to communicate with tact and patience

Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals 

Ability to solve problems and analyze issues and create action plans

Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships

Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and to remain flexible and creative

Ability to work under limited supervision

Ability to lead and guide the work of others

Education, Certification

Master’s degree in job-related area

KSDE Educator License for School Psychologists

Experience

Job-related experience within a specialized field is required

Physical Demands, Working Environment

This position generally requires 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.

Attendance

All employees are expected to maintain satisfactory attendance and report to work on time every day.  Frequent unscheduled absences, including late arrivals and early departures, are grounds for discipline, up to and including discharge.

Reports To:  Building Principal

Clearances:

Cleared Background Check

Current TB Test

Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability

Maintains Certificates or Licenses

FLSA Status: Exempt

Terms of Employment: Per Negotiated Agreement

Evaluation: Per Board of Education Policy

Comments:

Employee Signature _______________________       Date ____________________

Employer Signature _______________________        Date ____________________

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