School Psychologist

2 weeks ago

Wheaton, United States DuPage County ROE Full time
Position Type:
Student Services Specialists/School Psychologist

Date Posted:
2/9/2024

Location:
0 - To Be Determined

Date Available:
2024-2025

District:
Naperville Community Unit School District 203Purpose Statement

The job of School Psychologist was established for the purpose/s of measuring and interpreting the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children; interpreting results of psychological studies; interpreting and applying state and federal codes; and developing strategies and interventions to address the special education needs of eligible students; working collaboratively with school staff to meet the needs of students.

Essential Functions:
  • Administers standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirement.
  • Assesses students' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
  • Chairs the Child Study Team.
  • Collaborates with staff for the purpose of preventing and managing crises and other situations.
  • Communicates with students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, responding to referrals, and/or resolving conflicts.
  • Compiles information from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, nurse, probation officer, mental health agencies, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
  • Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
  • Coordinates with community agencies including medical, judicial, social service and mental health services for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific students.
  • Counsels students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
  • Develops behavior intervention plans, curriculum modifications, etc. for the purpose of implementing treatment programs.
  • Facilitates meetings processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring tat state mandates are achieved.
  • Implements school wide program development and program evaluation (e.g. crisis intervention services, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring effective programs to assist children who experience physical, mental, social or emotional difficulties.
  • Interprets data from a variety of sources for the purpose of assisting school teams in decision making. Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
  • Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
  • Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. evaluation reports, correspondence, memos, behavior intervention plans, Medicaid billings, required documentation, memos, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
  • Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals
  • Supervises interns, practicum students and others for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum.

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