School Psychologist

POSITION TITLE: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL, CURRICULUM DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT STAFF, and DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES

Qualifications: Meet all standards required by the Illinois State Board of Education for certification.

IMPLEMENTATION:

a. Conduct individual diagnostic assessment including intellectual, educational, social/emotional and behavioral functioning.

b. Conduct the triennial case study reevaluations as mandated by state law for all special education students.

c. Provide individual and group counseling to student population.

d. Provide consultation services to classroom teachers, other school personnel and parents dealing with students' educational and personal concerns.

e. Complete all necessary written documentation pertaining to the classification, placement and programming of special education students.

f. Obtain parental consent for case study reevaluation.

g. Convene staffings to change special education services received at the request of the administration, teacher or parent.

h. Keep and submit records of services provided for Medicaid reimbursement.

i. Attend annual reviews at feeder elementary schools for the purpose of transitioning special education students to the high school buildings.

EVALUATION:

a. Provide a written psychological report interpreting diagnostic information as part of the case study evaluation.

b. Convene a multidisciplinary staffing to discuss the findings of the case study evaluation, and to develop recommendations for meeting the child's individual educational needs.

c. Conduct manifest determination staffings for students considered for suspension/expulsion as a result of disciplinary action.

d. Monitor the provision of special education services provided to both building and more restrictive out of district educational environments.

INTERACTION WITH STUDENTS

a. Communicates effectively with students and parents.

b. Assist as a member of the crisis management team.

c. Serve as a member of the student support team.

d. Act as a liaison between the school and outside agencies, i.e., hospitals, therapists, etc.

INTERACTION WITH STAFF, TOTAL SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

a. Communicates and works with appropriate support personnel.

b. Communicates and works with other staff members and administrators

c Cooperates and communicates with parents/guardians.

d Shares ideas, materials and methods with other staff members.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Attend and participate in scheduled staff development meetings.

b. Participate in department meetings and professional projects as directed by the Curriculum Director of Support Staff and Director of Special Services.

c. Adheres to school regulations and board policies.

d. Responds appropriately to concerns initiated by parents/guardians.

e. Completes duties effectively and promptly.

f. Maintains regular attendance and is punctual.

k. Follows the Teachers' Handbook and District Policy Manual as required measurements of expectations and requirements.

n. Is required to attain continuing professional development units (CPDUs) as mandated by the State of Illinois.

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