Primary Purpose:

Perform professional psychological work in assessment, behavior management, consultation, and
counseling for students who qualify for special education services. Assess the psychological and
psycho-educational needs of students referred to special education services. All duties will be
performed under the supervision of a Licensed School Psychologist who has practiced after licensure
for a minimum of 3 years.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

-Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
-Successfully completed practicum
-In good standing with the University, enrolled, and eligible to complete the internship

Special Knowledge/Skills:

-Knowledge of procedures for assessing achievement and intellectual, emotional, and behavioral
  functioning for educational purposes
-Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions
-Knowledge of psycho-social development
-Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
-Ability to work within the 10 Practice Domains recommended by the National Association of School
Psychologists

Experience

-Completed practicum

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessment

1. Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual, emotional, and
behavioral functioning of referred students. Determine student eligibility for special education
services according to federal and state regulations.
2. Develop psychological evaluation reports and behavior management plans.
3. Conduct or participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with
appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to
district procedures.

4. May serve as case manager and implement the special education assessment process for students on
assigned campuses.

Consultation
5. Meet with parents to discuss pertinent background information and test results. Conduct group,
individual, and family counseling sessions and facilitative therapy for students with diagnosed
problems.
6. Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students, interpretation
of assessment data, and implementation of behavior intervention plans in managing disruptive
students.
7. Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and community agencies concerning
intellectual, emotional, and behavioral functioning of students as needed.
8. Present staff development training in assigned schools to enable school personnel to identify and
work more effectively with students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.

Program Management

 9. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of psychological services and assessment procedures
and make changes based on findings.
10. Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
11. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including case records,
test results, statistical data, and test inventories.
12. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local
board policy. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
13. May provide clinical supervision to intern or practicum student

Other

14. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or
more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint;
assisting nonambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require
districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure