School Psychologist

Position Type:
Special Services/School Psychologist

Date Posted:
7/17/2024

Location:
Special ServicesJob Title: Psychologist

Reports to (Title): Director of Special Services

Terms of Employment:
Certified Salary Scale
FLSA Status: Exempt

General Summary:
Under general supervision evaluates needs of children within the school system. Assists with delivery of programs to enable children to attain maximum achievement and adjustment.

Essential Functions:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One.
• Effectively interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Conducts psychoeducational evaluations to identify child's needs, limitations, and potentials as required by state and federal regulations; reviews school records, consults with parents and school personnel; interprets and writes results of psychological tests as a psychological report.
• Counsels students individually and in groups using various techniques and methods to assist students to achieve personal, social, and emotional adjustment.
• Advises teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide a positive educational environment.
• Consults with parents, school personnel, and district personnel regarding methods and techniques of appropriate interventions for academic and/or behavior problems.
• Serves as a member of the placement committee for special education students.
• Contacts and consults works with appropriate agencies, psychiatrists, private psychologists, physicians and others involved in the educational process of students.
• Participates in leading professional learning activities.
• Serves as consultant for crisis intervention activities.
• Serves as a member of the student intervention teams, RtI teams, 504 teams, and IEP teams in the schools to which they are assigned.
• Refers students and their families to special programs, specialists and community agencies when appropriate.
• Meets with parents, teachers, and administrators as needed to discuss student performance, activities, problems, etc.
• Supervises activities of assigned psychology intern and practicum students.
• Prepares various records and forms such as psychological reports, clinical notes, Medicaid forms, etc.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Selects, requests, and maintains an inventory of instructional aides, technology tools, equipment, and supplies needed for daily activities; provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, tools, and equipment.
• Effectively uses personal technology devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication.
• Uses general office equipment to perform daily activities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Education/Work Experience:

• Master's degree in school psychology or related area of discipline; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Valid South Carolina school psychologist certification (Level II or III)

Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations. Extensive knowledge of Business English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mathematical computation. Knowledge of psychological methods and techniques to help students in need. Knowledge of and ability to administer psychoeducational tests available. Knowledge of and ability to perform statistical analysis and data interpretation. Ability to identify student adjustment, personal, emotional, and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate action to parents. Knowledge of specialists, programs and community agencies as referral options. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. Ability to provide training, instruction, and guidance to assigned psychology interns, practicum students, and support personnel. Knowledge of the records and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to demonstrate high level application of technology devices in the performance of daily activities. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation and utilization of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, colleagues and all other stakeholders involved in the activities of the job.

Working Conditions:
Duties are performed in an office setting with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires ability to perform duties that require tight deadlines, interpretation of tests, and counseling students. Physical demands include work requiring occasional lifting/moving of items weighing up to fifty pounds, such as lifting and carrying psychoeducational equipment. Occasional travel is required; no overnight travel required.

Responsibility:
Responsible for acquiring needed testing equipment, manuals, etc. Supervises students in counseling and testing situations.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the school board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

Disclaimer Statement:
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.