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Consults with district staff to identify ongoing/emerging school psychology needs of students.
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Provides consultation services and therapeutic interventions as needed. Obtains informed written consent before
providing services. Facilitates decision-making activities. Helps stakeholders understand service goals and how they relate to the educational program.
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Advocates for children. Helps ensure that policies/procedures support non-biased assessment and program planning activities.
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Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Promotes a professional image of the school district. Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs.
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Promotes effective communications and assistance. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns. Refers policy interpretation inquiries to administrative staff.
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Monitors education laws, rules, and regulations. Recommends administrative procedures that facilitate compliance with legal mandates.
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Complies with state policies/procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability. Works with staff to ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment. Participates in due process procedures as requested.
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Participates in a differentiated referral system that allows staff and parents to request a multi-factored evaluation and/or consultation for non-disabled students.
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Consults with staff and families to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.). Initiates referrals to community resources as needed (e.g., legal, health, welfare, etc.). Serves as a contact for public agencies.
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Helps develop and implement retention activities to improve graduation rates for at-risk students.
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Administers diagnostic tests. Interprets results. Provides objective recommendations that facilitate student participation in educational activities. Monitors the efficacy of interventions.
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Coordinates placement procedures. Encourages a full range of learning options. Works with intervention assistance teams (IAT). Participates in parent/student conferences as needed.
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Observes students in the classroom settings and documents observations.
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Helps formulate and guide the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
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Assists with “child find” and preschool/kindergarten screening activities as requested.
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Checks on absent students as requested. Helps administrators resolve attendance problems.
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Consults with staff to facilitate the early identification of mental health risks.
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Help parents understand and improve parenting skills.
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Serves as a resource for drug prevention awareness and intervention activities.
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Monitors ongoing student/family participation in community intervention/assistance programs.
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Helps students better understand themselves and others. Conducts counseling sessions as needed (e.g., personal conduct, conflict mediation, grief, etc.).
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Helps students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.g., use of instructional/media resources, access/proximity to activities, etc.).
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Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.
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Facilitates self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
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Upholds the student conduct code. Maintains high expectations for behavior and performance. Helps parents/students understand academic and behavioral objectives.
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Collaborates with other staff. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
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Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
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Complies with district policy and administrative guidelines/procedures to account for fund raising activities and the collection of authorized student fees. Maintains detailed records suitable for financial audits.
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Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, notes, meetings, etc.).
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Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
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Promotes the proper use, care, and security of school property.
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Takes precautions to ensure safety. Monitors situations that may indicate a problem. Provides appropriate student supervision. Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
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Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
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Supervises non-classroom activities when assigned.
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Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
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Encourages parent organizations and supports school-sponsored activities.
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Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
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Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
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Provides prompt notification of absences.
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Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
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Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.