GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES :
As a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET), the School Psychologist shall conduct, review, and summarize psycho-educational evaluations, report results, and consult with staff, students, and parents.
Student counseling shall be provided, as appropriate.
MAJOR DUTIES : The psychologist :
The psychologist :
- Plans for the effective completion of related work duties.
- Administers individualized tests, and prepares evaluation reports according to Federal, State and district guidelines.
- Reviews out of district psycho-educational evaluations, including Consideration of Three Year Re-Evaluations, and other special reports.
- Communicates pertinent evaluation results to staff, students and parents.
- Participates in Consideration of Three Year Re-Evaluation placement staffing and review conferences, as needed.
- Provides individual and group counseling for students, as appropriate.
- Confers with parents regarding students’ educational needs.
- Assists staff with developing educational strategies that facilitate / modify student learning and behavior.
- Participates on Referral Screening, Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET), Individualized Education Program (IEP), Functional Behavior Assessment, Self-Contained and Responsibility Hearing teams.
- Provides in-service to school personnel and peers.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Student Programs / Designee.
POSITION TITLE : School Psychologist Page 2
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Hold a Master's degree (doctorate preferred).
- Possess Arizona School Psychologist certification.
- Have experience as a psychologist, psychometrist, teacher, or counselor.
- Have experience in individual and group counseling.
- Have experience in individual and group counseling.
- Have knowledge of Federal and State exceptional student laws.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED :
Directly responsible to the Director of Exceptional Student Services / Designee
SUPERVISION GIVEN : None
None
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