Psychologist

Duties

• Conducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcoming psychological issues.

• Conducts individual, group or facilitative therapy for students whose diagnosed problems would benefit from behavior modification or differentiated instruction.

• Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.

• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.

• Attends PPT meetings as needed for students with special needs.

• Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and child psychology, conducts in-service programs as requested.

• Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.

• Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/dist3/onlineapp/

Email Address

mayerm@dist3.org

School District

Fox River Grove School District #3

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/dist3/onlineapp/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/4/2024

Start Date

8/19/2024