School Psychologist

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST              Job Code: 250 

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education or Superintendent Designee 

SUPERVISES: Students and psychologist interns 

JOB GOAL: To provide psycho educational services to students through consultation, counseling, assessment, staff development, and program evaluation and development. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Psychological Services Participates in establishing priorities for the delivery of psychological services. Maintains records of services requested and delivered. Interprets educational policies, programs and procedures related to psychological services. Explains roles and responsibilities of school psychologist to students, parents, school staff and community. Works with school personnel to accomplish identified program goals and objectives. Applies psychological research data to the development and evaluation of educational programs and services. Utilizes school and community resources to maximize program effectiveness. 

Program Management/Leadership Organizes daily practices in agreement with current knowledge of school psychology. Promotes the use of school and community resources as additional means of accomplishing assessment goals. Assists in the screening of students possibly in need of more comprehensive assessment. Applies psychological and psychoeducational assessment techniques as planned. Applies diagnostic assessment within specific areas of deficiency to aid in instructional planning Implements intervention procedures with individuals and groups. Applies local, state and federal laws, policies, and regulations to the delivery of school psychological services. Formulates educational recommendations and interventions consistent with assessment data. Contributes to the development and evaluation of instructional programs as planned. Plans or assists in the planning of psychological in-service training and educational and psychological programs for students, staff, and parents. 

Interpersonal Relationships Demonstrates positive collaborative relationships with students, staff, administrators and parents/community. 

Professional Responsibilities Is punctual in the performance of duties. Participates in professional development activities to continually upgrade skills. Makes studies of new practices and techniques for improving the keeping of records. Attends meetings and other school related programs as necessary and appropriate. Develops and implements KERA activities that are designed to carry out the goals of the school district. Page 2 of 2

QUALIFICATIONS: Kentucky certificate, license, or other legal credentials required. Experience and other qualifications as specified by the Superintendent. Ability to work effectively with students and staff. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues. Has met requirements of criminal records check as specified by Kentucky State Law. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Basic contract is for 186 days per year with the salary determined by the District Board approved salary schedule. Extended employment may be added by the Superintendent only. (30 extended days) Extra service compensation according to Extra Service Salary Schedule. 

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board Policy as outlined in the Certified Employee Performance Assessment and Improvement Plan. 

*This position will be based at Barry Hahn Primary School but will service students districtwide.*