FALL RIVER PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
FALL RIVER
, MASSACHUSETTS
POSITION
: School Psychologist
QUALIFICATIONS
:
Certification as School Psychologist in Massachusetts
REPORTS TO
:
Director of Special Education
DUTIES
:
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To administer, interpret, utilize psychological tests,
functional behavior assessments and other evaluation materials,
both objective and subjective, and prepare profiles and
reports.
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To help school teams use evaluation and observation data to
plan instruction that will help students meet learning
standards and access curriculum.
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To identify students in need of support and/or referral
services through observation, data collection, informal and
formal evaluation, and assist school personnel in the
implementation and coordination of appropriate action
steps.
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To assist school teams in analyzing learning environments to
provide optimum conditions for pro-social interactions.
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To assist school teams in developing, implementing, and
monitoring behavior intervention plans for children
experiencing difficulty in regular and special education
settings.
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To provide on-going consultation and modeling of therapeutic
strategies for teaching teams and support staff dealing with
dysfunctional and/or challenging children in regular or special
education settings.
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To provide consultation and modeling for parents as needed;
such services may require in-home/after-school scheduling.
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Conduct individual, group, or facilitative therapy for children
whose diagnosed problems would benefit from such
intervention.
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Conduct in-service training for school personnel and parents
regarding appropriate behavior techniques and strategies.
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Act as liaison and case manager for students who are involved
with community professionals or mental health and social
service agencies
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Chair evaluation, review, and re-evaluation meetings when
designated by the Special Education Supervisor
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Maintain case records on all referred students.
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Attend staff, professional, and inter-agency meetings.
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Conduct appropriate research and demonstrate understanding of
current theory(ies) in fields of psychological/social
services.
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Perform other duties deemed necessary by the Director of
Special Education.
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
: In accordance with the FRAA contract.
The Fall River Public Schools offers all
programs, activities, and employment opportunities without
regard to race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, sexual orientation, and disability.