School Psychologist [District-wide, K-12]

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Psychologist

Date Posted:
10/22/2024

Location:
District Office & Support Services

Date Available:
January 2024

Closing Date:
11/02/2024
Job Title: School Psychologist - Psychological Counseling Services

Location: District Wide

Position Type: Full-Time (.25 Evaluations, .75 Counseling Services)

Job Summary: The successful candidate will provide psychological counseling as a related service to support the mental health, emotional well-being, and academic success of students with IEPs in grades K - 12. The School Psychologist will work closely with IEP teams, educators, administrators, and families to create a safe and supportive school environment that promotes the development of students. This position also requires Chapter 14 evaluations and reevaluations for students.

Responsibilities:

1. Writing up present levels for IEP, Writing goals for IEPs, Progress monitoring goals weekly, participating in IEP meetings (4 - 7 hour per case)

2. Assisting teams in generalizing skills (5 hours weekly)

3. Providing weekly at 30 minutes/individual or group sessions (4 hours per day)

4. Writing their own reports (10-12 hours each report)

5. Used for risk assessments for students with IEPs.

Position Summary:

The certified School Psychologist conducts comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations; consults with school personnel and parents regarding planning, implementing and evaluating individual and group interventions; and functions as a member of the building-based Student Support Team in providing services to students.

Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree

Certification: Educational Specialist Certificate - School Psychologist PK-12

Performs a variety of duties, able to make judgments and work under high level of stress

Experience:

As required, per job posting

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Possesses strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Possesses proven analytical and organizational skills.

Possesses excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Ability to learn and use district-specific technology (hardware and software) to effectively perform assigned work duties.

Possesses knowledge of federal and state laws, Board Policies, and District and Building procedures and protocols.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with staff, co-workers, community members, parents and administration.

Proficient data collection, data reporting, and interpretation skills.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Ability to work with frequent interruptions and frequently working extended or non-standard hours.

Ability to attend work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities.

Ability to successfully address emergency situations that pose a risk to the well being, safety, and security of students and staff.

Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:

Conduct individual student assessments, which include formal testing, observations, review of records, and conferences with students, parents, and faculty.

Conduct periodic follow-up of students referred for services.

Classify, place, and aid in the development of programs for students brought to the attention of the School Psychologist.

Write reports and recommendations of referred students and interpret these to parents and appropriate professional personnel.

Counsel students as the need arises.

Consult with all professional personnel in regard to any student problems brought to the School Psychologist's attention.

Regularly visit the special education classrooms and programs in order to be informed in regard to the ongoing instructional program.

Help plan and develop new special education programs or revise present programs.

Provide for the identification of students for and the proper placement of students in the various special education programs as well as periodic review of their progress.

Function as the chairperson of the multidisciplinary team, which will meet to determine recommendations for students referred for an evaluation and/or possible special education placement. This team will generally include the building principal, school counselor, and teaching staff.

Participate in professional growth activities on a yearly basis including recertification for CPI, workshops, in-services, professional reading materials, and/or other available offerings at WCSD.

Other duties as assigned by the Assistant to the Superintendent for Academic Programs or the Director of Special Education.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear (40 decibel maximum) and verbally communicate.

Work Environment:

The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud, depending on the activity in the particular part of the day.

The information contained in this position description is in compliance with state and federal law (ADA, EEOC).

Terms of Employment:

Salary, work year, and other terms and conditions of employment as established by contract between Whitehall-Coplay School District, Superintendent, and the Whitehall-Coplay School District Board of Directors.

Physical Requirements which are requisite to complete the functions/duties/responsibilities listed above

Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry, or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.

Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings and office areas.

Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.