QUALIFICATIONS:              Masters Degree in School Psychology

                                                Type 73 certificate

JOB GOAL:                           To provide consultation, screening, psycho-diagnostic and related follow-up services to all students for whom the district is responsible.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

PLANNING/PREPARATION/PARTICIPATION

• Participate as an integral member of the PPS team.
• Confer and cooperate with members of the PPS team, as needed, relative to case disposition and follow-up.
• Participate in the development of management plans to aid students who have been referred for service.
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

• Display solid understanding of the various approaches to learning that different students exhibit.
• Understand and utilize resources available through the school, the district and the community.
• Consult in program development including Response to Intervention (RTI) problem-solving process.

ASSESSMENT/INTERVENTION

• Complete the psychological evaluation component of the comprehensive case study or re-evaluations and other components, as appropriate.
• Plan and develop appropriate psychological intervention techniques for students for whom psycho-diagnostic evaluations have been completed.
• Implement psychological intervention/consultation procedures including Response to Intervention (RTI) problem-solving process with students, school personnel and parents whenever appropriate.

• Engage in reflective practices to improve instruction.
• Consult with teachers and other school personnel in relation to behavior and learning problems.
• Provide written reports in case study evaluations about all students for whom psycho-diagnostic evaluations have been completed.

  PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and support the District Strategic Plan, District Improvement Plan, and School Improvement Plan.
• Adhere to provisions outlined in the contractual agreement, the faculty manual, and administrative directives.
• Communicate honestly and frequently in a professional manner with parents/guardians about the progress of their student.
• Be actively involved in school/district events and projects.
• Participate in professional development to enhance content knowledge and pedagogical skill.
• Complete all requests and reports on time and in a professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Special Services.

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