School Psychologist

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North Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative

Job Description of School Psychologist

Qualifications:

1.   Master of Science or above.

2.   Kansas Certification/Licensure in school psychology.

3.   Certification of Health (after employment offer).

Duties (Direct or Consultative):

1.   Serve as chairperson of multidisciplinary screening and evaluation team, providing insight to staff and parents from area(s) of expertise and eliciting pertinent data from the participants for placement and programming needs.

2.   Administer psychological and educational tests, conduct classroom observations and gather other information needed for evaluation and intervention planning.

3.   Assist in the development and annual review of individual education programs.

4.   Assist teachers in developing and implementing effective classroom management and instructional techniques.

5.   Consult with teachers and parents regarding behavioral, emotional, and educational problems.

6.   Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions within training boundaries and channel referrals to appropriate community sources when further intervention or information is warranted.

7.   Assist in providing inservice to special and regular education staff to augment the necessary knowledge base for understanding and programming for exceptional students.

8.   Work with school and/or community agencies to facilitate students’ transition from one setting to another.

9.   Coordinate the evaluative placement and temporary program of transferring students by securing required records, gathering information from the previous school and participating in the review of the program placement and IEP.

10.    Coordinate the exchange of information among outside agencies dealing with students with disabilities or those referred for comprehensive evaluation.

11.    Assist in the provision of career education, work-study and other vocational education for exceptional students.

Other:

1.   Serve as case manager for all comprehensive evaluations, complete and compile all required forms and reports.

2.   Conduct three-year reevaluations.

3.   Coordinate preschool and kindergarten screenings.

4.   Maintain professional competence through participation in inservice.

5.   Serve on committees to promote or further the goals and policies of the districts and Cooperative.

6.   Perform other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Director.

Physical Requirements:

1.   May require travel.

2.   Must be able to work in busy and crowded environments.

NCKSEC Interlocal USD 636

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