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Student Support Services/Psychologist

Date Posted:
2/22/2024

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District Wide

Date Available:
8/10/24

BOURBONNAIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53

School District Position Description

JOB TITLE: Psychologist
DEPARTMENT: Special Education
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Support Services/Building Principal
APPROVED BY: Board of Education DATE: November 12, 2002

SUMMARY
In compliance with all federal, state and local laws, by-laws, and Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 policies and philosophies, the school psychologist will assist in the development of an educational climate conducive to the intellectual, academic, emotional, and behavioral development of the students of the District. Emphasis shall be placed on prevention, as well as, rehabilitation, or indirect, as well as, direct services. This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed, to be a list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintains case records on all referred students in accordance with Bourbonnais procedures and rules and regulations of special education.
Consults on educational needs of special students and make recommendations for instructional program.
Cooperates with personnel of community agencies, when necessary, to meet the needs of student.
Attends professional and interagency meetings.
Assists with interview training of school personnel, when requested.
Provides supervision to psychologist intern.
Maintains open communication with the administration.
Develops his/her own professional growth through reading, workshops, inservices, conferences and/or advanced coursework.
Maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
Displays loyalty to District No. 53, the School Board and its governance, policies and contracts.
Supports the Mission and Vision of the District.
Maintains a professional appearance.
Maintains a professional and positive rapport with parents/co-workers/administration/School Board.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students, interns when assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master's degree or higher in psychology or educational psychology.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Appropriate Illinois Certification (Type 73).
Successful completion of required internship (field placement) under supervision of a certified school psychologist.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, individualized education plans, and general correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, parents, regular education teachers, and other special education professionals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative (customarily associated with) of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly will sit, walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally quiet to moderate. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, and well-being of students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned

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