Description
Job Description
School PsychologistGeneral Description of the Role
School Psychologists provide psychological services to students ages birth – 21 within the two Rio Blanco BOCES member school districts to help students benefit from special education. Job related activities include consultation and direct counseling services, program evaluation, specific assessments, collaboration with various school teams, and assigned Director Designee duties.
Qualifications Required
Education: Ed.S. School Psychology
Licensure: Colorado Department of Education Special Services License: School Psychologist Candidates wishing to complete the School Psychologist Internship will be considered
Qualifications Preferred
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential
Successful, school-based experience in RtI and mental health counseling
Experience working with students with social-emotional-behavioral needs
Experience working in an educational setting
Supervisor: Executive Director/Director of Special Education
Compensation: Specialized Service Provider Salary Schedule
Status: Exempt
Working Conditions: Frequent travel required; management and de-escalation of students with aggressive behaviors; heavy lifting required
Specific Skills Preferred
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Strong customer relations skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate with team members
- Leadership skills that support program objectives
- Understanding of the IEP process
- Experience with special populations
- Experience with mental health support
- Knowledge of The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and the Response to Intervention (RtI) processes
- Knowledge in the areas of behavior supports and intervention
- Knowledge in risk assessments and response to mental health emergencies
- Knowledge of progress monitoring tools and techniques
- Demonstrated ability to administer and interpret cognitive and social/emotional diagnostic evaluations
- Demonstrated ability to report evaluation results clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Major Areas of Responsibility and Duties Specific to this Job
- Provide direct mental health counseling services to targeted individual students and student groups
- Administer, score and interpret necessary assessments and screenings to assist in determining disabling conditions and needed interventions for students according to state and federal regulations and according to Rio Blanco BOCES policies and procedures
- Write behavior plans in conjunction with other pertinent team members (e.g., education staff and parents) and assist with behavior interventions when deemed appropriate
- Lead the Functional Behavior Assessment process in assigned buildings
- Serve as the Special Education Director Designee at meetings and complete other director associated duties as assigned by the director
- Facilitates the the initial and triennial eligibility determination processes during evaluation and reevaluation meetings
- Serves as the special education assessment coordinator in the assigned district
- Progress monitor and report student progress to parents and teachers
- Document services provided in the service provider logs
- Share pertinent evaluation/observation information with parents, students, and agencies as appropriate
- Assist IEP teams with the development and implementation of IEPs
- Use data-based decision making and accountability to support school wide growth
- Lead the threat assessment process in assigned buildings
- Serve as a resource for general and special education staff to promote and implement academic and behavioral supports
- Provide RtI leadership and support in assigned buildings; consult with and/or participate in school district RtI teams and
assist with the facilitation and documentation of research-based methods for academic and behavioral supports - Collaborate with administration to support system changes necessary to meet the needs of diverse populations
- Collaborate with community to support diverse needs within the educational setting
- Attend professional growth opportunities, including job-specific training as directed by the Director of Special education
- Establish ongoing research to support specific populations within the district
- Other duties as assigned
Professionalism
An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:
- Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations)
- Consistently acts in ways that directly support various missions (Rio Blanco BOCES, CDE, schools, districts, NASP)
- Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, Rio Blanco BOCES, schools, districts, NASP)
- Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals
- Responds to districts in a timely and purposeful manner
- Is respectful and collaborative
- Handles disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner that does not result in decreased effectiveness over time
- Enhances the image of public education
- Displays a willingness to learn new information
- Understands and observes ethical and legal responsibilities related to special education, including in the area of confidentiality
- Follows organizational and district policies
Communication
An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:
- Displays effective interpersonal skills (has rapport with all, knows roles of co-workers, promotes information exchange such as through parent/teacher conferences or newsletters)
- Uses strong verbal communication and strong listening skills
- Uses appropriate written communication that is constructed with the purpose, audience, and intent in mind and with proper writing conventions and mechanics
- Applies the appropriate mode of communication (e-mail, written, telephone, face to face) for specific situations
- Maintains composure during difficult conflict situations
- Communicates job related problems and difficulties to immediate supervisor
Relationships
An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:
- Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct
- Actively contributes to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision making
- When appropriate, seeks first to understand
- Is able to effectively give and receive constructive feedback
- Understands and conveys one’s role within each school setting
- Serves as a liaison between Rio Blanco BOCES/district and human service agencies, sharing appropriate information when needed, once proper parental consent is obtained
Job Competency
An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:
- Meets all licensing requirements for the position
- Consistently meets all expectations listed in the job description
- Delivers services as determined by the IEP or instructional schedule 100% of time
Personal Growth Progress
An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:
- Stays current on professional knowledge and technical skills through training opportunities and participation in relevant professional committees and organizations
- Formulates goals that reflect the organization’s strategic theme and include specific, measurable outcomes
- Demonstrates objective and measurable achievement of individual goals
- Develops new goals when current goals have been achieved
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.