School Psychologist

NATOMAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PSYCHOLOGIST Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION To provide a broad range of psychological services essential to understanding the academic, social, emotional, physical and psychological needs of students; and to provide responsible assistance to the site Principal. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Associate Superintendent or designee. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions: 1. Administer and interpret psychological tests and prepare related reports. 2. Administer individual student ability and achievement tests; interpret results; prepare reports and conduct conferences with appropriate staff. 3.

Counsel and consult with students, teachers, and parents in regard to student problems which adversely affect their educational development; recommend alternatives. 4. Plan, in cooperation with administrators, teachers, and other appropriate adults for the educational programming of referred students. 5. Monitor special education programs; determine appropriateness of placements. 6.

Consult and coordinate with outside agencies regarding individual cases; provide referrals. 7. Facilitate communication between home and school in regard to psychological or social needs of pupils; coordinate parent education workshops or related activities with parents. 8. Serve on Student Study teams and IEP teams for Special Education Programs. 9.

Prepare a variety of reports on student behaviors; document programs and recommend actions. 10. Participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of changes and new developments in child psychology. Marginal Functions: 1.

Make presentations to classrooms, parents and parent-teacher groups; provide information and resource material. 2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:

Assessment functions, devices, instruments and their purpose and scope. Counseling techniques and strategies. Federal, state, and local laws pertaining to special education.

New developments, current literature and information related to child psychology and counseling. Ability to: Assess student behaviors and abilities and recommend appropriate placements.

Prepare psychoeducational reports. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: ‒ Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time ‒ Operating assigned equipment. Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: ‒ Making observations ‒ Communicating with others ‒ Reading and writing ‒ Operating assigned equipment and vehicles. Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Experience in the area of counseling or clinical work, preferable in a public school setting is desirable. Training: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in psychology, sociology, or a related field.

A Master's degree is required. License or Certificate Possession of a California School Pupil Personnel Credential with School Psychology authorization issued by the State of California. 11/9/94

Requirements / Qualifications

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