School Psychologist

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Company: Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools

Location: Boulder, CO 80314

Description:

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Psychologist

Date Posted:
6/25/2024

Location:
COOP

Date Available:
08/01/2024
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: School Psychologist

QUALIFICATIONS: Certification of Level I or Level II School Psychologist

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and / or Director's

Administrative Designee

SUPERVISES: Interns as assigned

JOB GOAL: To facilitate learning and to promote the cognitive, social and

personal development of all students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. PARTICIPATION IN GEI / RTI PROCESS: Participate in school general

education initiative / response to intervention process.

2. REFERRAL PROCESS: Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing,

and referring suspected and identified student impairments.

3. EVALUATION: Conduct careful and efficient academic and behavioral

psychological evaluations.

4. REPORT WRITING: Complete required documentation, paperwork, and reports

in a thorough and timely manner. Prepare written reports of evaluations within

time guidelines as mandated by Article 7. Interpret relevant functional, academic and behavioral assessment data that is user-friendly and intervention and results oriented.

5. PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend educational placements, accommodations, and instructional strategies based on assessment data.

6. CASE CONFERENCES: Coordinate and participate in case conferences to

determine the eligibility, appropriate planning, and re-evaluation for students

who require special education programs and services.

7. ELIGIBILITY: Ensure that all legal and procedural details have been followed

when considering eligibility for special education programs.

8. GOAL WRITING: Provide support, instruction, and technical assistance to

educators and administration for creation of appropriate measurable goals.

9. CONSULTATION: Consult and collaborate with educators, parents, students,

administrators and other professionals or agencies to improve student outcomes.

10. PROGRESS MONITORING: Provide support, instruction, and technical

assistance to educators and administration for ongoing monitoring of progress.

11. SERVICE DELIVERY DEVELOPMENT: Use data outcomes from evaluations

and progress monitoring to implement evidence-based plans at an individual,

group, or systems level.

12. RESOURCE TO OTHERS: Assist in planning and conducting in-service

programs and workshops for special education teachers, general education

teachers, program assistants, bus drivers, parents, and administrators.

13. PLANNING FOR DEPARTMENT: Work cooperatively with the other

psychologists as it relates to planning and organizing psychological services.

14. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in regular and on-going

professional development activities to maintain a high standard of service

delivery.

15. ETHICS: Report any and all violations of rules and/or regulations to Co-op

Administration.

16. OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned by Director and/or Director's

Administrative Designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with regular teacher contract; additional

contract days may be added subject to Board approval.

EVALUATION: In accordance with Board policy by the Director or the Director's

Administrative Designee.

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