School Psychologist

DILLON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE

SCHOOL

PSYCHOLOGIST QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree Valid South Carolina certification as a School Psychologist II or III Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO

Director of Programs for Exceptional Children

SUPERVISES

N/A

FUNCTION

: To provide comprehensive, effective school psychological services in an accountable, ethical manner so that the needs of students are addressed and met

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate first-time psychological evaluations and the scheduling of multi-factored evaluation/IEP committee meetings within state and federal mandates Chair multi-factored evaluation/re-evaluation/IEP committee meetings in assigned schools concerning referred students in order to ensure that state and federal guidelines are followed and to interpret the multi-factored evaluation data and participate in decision-making concerning appropriate educational placement and programs Participate in helping to develop FBAs and BIPs and/or participate in Manifestation Determination meetings Monitor and coordinate the submission of referrals required for triennial multi-factored evaluation within required timelines Assess difficulties for referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices and complete multi-factored reports which may include remedial/corrective procedures for students with identified academic/behavioral problems Confer with school administrators, teachers, and parents, as needed, as a member of the School Intervention Team at assigned schools, as appropriate Plan and conduct staff development programs for teacher, school administrators, parents, and other district personnel Consult with teachers, parents, and school administrators concerning students with disabilities, as needed Attend professional meetings and conferences to keep abreast of promising new practices, current trends, legal issues and other areas of professional growth Facilitate or conduct individual and/or group counseling, if appropriately trained, for students with disabilities, as needed Communicate effectively Establish cooperative, productive, and courteous relationships with all school staff Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

195 days

LAST UPDATE

: 03/01/2012 DISCLAIMER

STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.