School Psychologist

Job Description

Title: School Psychologist

Qualifications:

* Effective communication and problem solving skills


* Ability to work collaboratively in an educational setting


* Certified by the NYS Education Department as a School Psychologist


* Good knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of school psychology


* Ability to understand procedures and functions in a school system with regard to special education


* Working knowledge of community resources applicable to school psychology


* Be able to work and communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, outside agencies, and other groups.


* Ability to evaluate, plan, and execute treatments



Responsibilities: Shall include but are not limited to the following:

* Attend meetings as needed


* General School Psychologist assignments


* Counsels students with emotional and/or educational disabilities in grades K-12


* Understands and updates students' Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or 504 Plans


* Makes recommendations on pupil placement


* Refers appropriate cases to other school specialists as needed (i.e. speech/language, reading, hearing and vision, occupational therapy)


* Prepares written reports of all psychological evaluations and keeps up-to-date files on all referrals


* Administers individual psychological tests for the evaluation of intelligence, learning styles, and personality factors affecting school adjustment


* Conducts follow-up conferences with appropriate personnel to interpret test results and make recommendations; serves as consultant to administrators and other school personnel.


* Serves as a member of building pupil personnel services team and the District Committee on Special Education


* Participates in and/or leads IEP and 504 Plan meetings including completing and discussing evaluations, planning, and making recommendations


* Serves as primary resource person for Committee on Special Education; provides data for recommendations of special education placements


* Serves as case manager for students referred to Committee on Special Education


* Confers with parents as necessary and makes recommendations to them with regard to services for children


* Advises and consults with parents of students being considered for placement in special education programs; monitors progress of pupils in special class placements


* Interprets district's psychological services to teachers and parents


* Acts as liaison between school and community health and social welfare agencies


* Completes various reports on students with disabilities as required by local, state, and federal governmental agencies


* Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through participation in area conferences, workshops, etc., and membership on district committees and in professional organizations


* Other assigned duties and/or responsibilities which may be deemed appropriate by the supervisors.


* Maintain Data Security as applicable.


* Maintain confidentiality with staff, students, and family information.



Reports to: Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent for Personnel

Salary: Minimum Starting salary $51,893 as per the Victor Teacher's Association Agreement

(Negotiable based on experience)