Alternative Education Teacher

WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS CODE

0250

TITLE:

School Psychologist

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's Degree 2. Valid Kentucky Teacher's Certification in area of responsibility 3. Has met the requirements for a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky State Law. 4. Has met health requirements as specified in district personnel policy

REPORTS TO

Director of Special Services

JOB GOAL

To provide psychological and psychoeducational services to students, parents, the school and school staff.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

Plan and Oversee Psychological Services:

The school psychologist plans and manages goals, services, schedules, records and resources in order to facilitate a comprehensive program of psychological services. 2. Coordinate Psychological Services with

Total School Program:

The school psychologist works with others to accomplish educational goals and objectives, provides information to assist in the development and implementation of educational programs, and utilizes available resources to facilitate the delivery of services to students 3.

Maintains Professional Standards:

The school psychologist maintains professional standards by delivering services consistent with guidelines for professional practice and codes of ethics; adheres to relevant laws; policies, and lines of authority; and maintains and updates knowledge and skills in school psychology and education. 4. Establishes Specific Program for

Psychological Services:

The school psychologist sets up specific program procedures to accomplish goals, integrating current knowledge in psychology and education into daily practice and promoting the use of school and community resources. 5.

Applies Assessment Techniques:

The school psychologist utilizes psychological and psychoeducational assessment techniques to identify the learning and/or behavioral needs of students. 6.

Formulates and Communicates Recommendations:

The school psychologist makes recommendations which integrate all data available; communicates recommendations to facilitate decision-making; and provides consultation to parents, school staff and others are needed. 7.

Applies Intervention Procedures:

The school psychologist contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of instructional programs and intervention procedures at the individual, group, and system levels. 8.

Plans and Implements In-service Training and Research Programs:

The school psychologist assists in planning and implementing in-service training and educational programs, and assists in the development of research grants and proposals. 9.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year shall be established by the Board of Education. Salary and supplement schedule will be as per the District's Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of the Warren County Board of Education policy on evaluation of Certified personnel. Evaluations will be conducted by the Director of Special Services.

WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS CODE

0250