School Psychologist For The 2024-2025 School Year - Windsor Unified School District

WINDSOR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: PSYCHOLOGIST

DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Special Education/Pupil Services, the Psychologist provides psychological services to regular students and students with special needs; develops individual case studies of students to determine eligibility for special programs; consults with school personnel, parents and others concerned with the progress of students. (When qualified, provides such services in English as well as in a targeted primary language other than English to Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, or to deaf students using communication skills for the deaf when appropriate.)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts psychological assessments and develops case studies of individual students to

determine educational needs, learning characteristics, and social behavior relevant to

educational placement and instructional planning; files such case studies in compliance

with established policies and procedures.

• Interprets the findings of individual studies to principals, teachers, parents, students, and

others directly concerned with the welfare of students.

• Evaluates the results of tests in relation to the cultural environmental and language

backgrounds of students.

• Conducts psycho-educational assessments of students referred for special education

services and G.A.T.E. programs.

• Participates in the process required by federal, state and local regulation for the

identification, placement, and review/re-evaluation of students with special needs;

participates in and may act as chairperson for such groups as the school-site

Individualized Educational Program Team, or district level Educational Assessment

Service Team.

• Assists in developing a written individualized Educational Program for students who are

eligible for special education placement and/or services; assists in developing

recommendations regarding eligibility, and program placement.

• Assists in implementing policies and procedures for placement and discharge of disabled

students in special education programs; consults with parents, teachers, and other

school personnel in implementing such action.

• Assists in developing behavioral objectives for identified students; suggest

implementation strategies as appropriate; converse with teachers and parents regarding

strategies for the solution or amelioration of individual learning or adjustment problems

of students.

• Assists with the organization of, and serves as a leader in, staff development activities

in the field of special education and supported instructional services.

• Serves as a resource person to school personnel in the effective use of District and

agency educational support services.

• Provides psychological counseling to students, staff, and parents as a member of the

school crisis team.

• Participates in research to evaluate procedures and tests used in assessments; makes

systematic reviews and prepares reports as directed.

• Represents the District in Special Education Hearings as needed.

• Represents the District at local S.E.L.P.A. and County meetings as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

Knowledge of:

• Laws and process related to Individualized Transition Planning, Hughes Bill, and

Individual's with Disabilities Education Act.

• Growth and development of children and adolescents, learning theory, mental health

emotionality, and behavioral management.

• Sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students and parents who are not fluent

in English.

• Sensitivity to and understanding of the unique differences and needs of disabled

students and their parents.

• Uses and limitations of standardized individual and group tests and semi-projective

devices, with full range of disabled population.

Ability to:

• Assume leadership in teacher staff development activities.

• Understanding of the relationship between the total education program and counseling

and psychological services.

• Facility in oral and written communication.

• Ability to supervise interns.

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Experience:

• Working with severely handicapped population and program options.

Education:

• A master's degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard from an

accredited college or university.

• A Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing services as a school psychologist.

Desirable Experience:

• Successful experience as a school psychologist.

• Successful full-time public school service in a certificated position(s) in programs and/or

services involving exceptional students.

• 3 years experience in a K-12 school setting.

• Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish.

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