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- The School Psychologist performs psycho-educational assessment of students in Preschool through 12th grade.
- Consults with staff and parents, making recommendations for developmentally appropriate services and strategies to assist in improving student achievement.
- Participates in crisis management by counseling and or making referrals.
- Counsels students, parents (in groups and individually) and consults with staff in the development of appropriate behavior goals.
- Interprets test data, researches available tests necessary to meet individual school needs, provides in-service training for staff on standardized administration technique, and interprets individual and group test data to staff and parents.
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Experience, & Other Qualifications:
- Experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of test instruments to evaluate cognitive ability, learning aptitudes, academic skills and eligibility for special education.
- Experience using consultation techniques that allow for providing effective techniques that address problems in learning and behavior.
- Skills in intervention including psychological.
- Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate well in both written and oral formats.
- Plan and organize completion of projects demonstrating critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Have the ability to follow directions and procedures.
- Remain calm in emergency situations.
- Proficiency with MS Office and other computer software programs.
- Demonstrates respect for children, teenagers, and adults.
