School Psychologist

Conducts extensive psychological examinations of students. Interprets diagnoses to school personnel, other concerned professionals, parents, and the student, and recommends corrective procedures. Makes recommendations on ways to assist a student referred for examination. Conducts individual, group, or facilitative therapy for students who diagnosed problem would benefit from behavior modification.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in School Psychology required

• Holds a South Carolina teaching certificate with a school psychologist endorsement II or III

• Has experience in supervisory roles

• Demonstrates ability to support and evaluate school psychologists

• Possesses high moral standards and integrity

• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrates professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with children, parents, school personnel and other members of the community

• Possesses ability to learn quickly and apply new technology

• Demonstrates strong organizational and management skills

• Demonstrates ability to prepare and disseminate written reports within required timelines

• Possesses the ability to travel to more than one work location on the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position

• Possesses sufficient strength, agility, dexterity, and mobility to carry out all performance responsibilities

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services

JOB GOAL: To provide psychological services to students, staff, and parents in Spartanburg County School District Seven

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and evaluates performance of staff level school psychologists

• Supervises school psychologists in selection of appropriate assessment instruments, reviews psychological reports and provides follow up support as appropriate

• Assists school intervention teams in developing appropriate interventions strategies prior to a referral for evaluation

• Selects and administers evaluation instruments to children referred for consideration for special education services or for re-evaluation

• Interprets test results to parents and school personnel

• Consults with school personnel, agency personnel and parents on psychological matters involving students

• Provides counseling services to students

• Provides training and workshops to students, parents, school personnel and school psychologists

• Serves on school-wide committees and task forces when requested

• Serves as a contributing member on school-based trans-disciplinary teams when appropriate

• Identifies, coordinates, and participates in professional growth activities for school psychologists

• Maintains accurate, complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation

• Serves as a learning consultant to school colleagues

• Serves as member of special education eligibility committees

• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Special Services and/or school principal

Spartanburg County School District No. 7 does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities and benefits, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the employment provision (Title I) of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. EOE Spartanburg School District 7 does not tolerate acts of sexual or gender-based harassment. Any sexual or gender-based harassment is encouraged to be reported to Spartanburg District 7, specifically to the District Title IX Administrator: Dr. Kira L. Reaves, 864-594-4400, klreaves@spart7.org.