Psychologist Temporary

JOB SUMMARY

This is a temporary position with no benefits.

School psychologists provide direct and indirect services to students including but not limited to evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services, assist in the development of behavior and academic intervention plans and consult with the Response to Instruction building based team. School psychologists will be part of the safety teams of each school building. School psychologists are viewed as an important resource for school staff and parents. School psychologists may conduct individual and group counseling sessions on an as needed basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Demonstrates ethical principles and employs professional standards pertaining to the field of school psychology as set forth by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the Professional Standards Board.

Demonstrates knowledge of applicable Federal and State special education law.

Maintains and submits accurate records while handling information in a private and confidential manner.

Demonstrates repertoire of psychological skills, techniques, and assessments.

Conduct psycho-educational evaluations, which may include; intellectual, emotional. social, adaptive, and academic functioning, in an appropriate testing environment.

Participates on building level Multidisciplinary Team (M-Team) and adheres to established time lines and procedures.

Counsels pupils individually and in groups to assist pupils to achieve personal, social and emotional growth.

Collaborates with teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance student's educational performance. [e.g. assisting with writing Individual Education Plans (IEP), conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)]

Supports Response to Instruction (RtI) and assists with data gathering and analysis.

Is aware of and takes into account pertinent IPS programs and external resources. Organizes work schedule and materials effectively.

Engages in continuing professional development in order to keep abreast of current procedures, research, and techniques in the field.

Available for building and district-wide crisis intervention.

Participates in teams to develop building-wide programs to improve school climate.

Supervises students of school psychology during their training and or mentor school psychologists during their first years of practice.

Signs Medicaid referral for Speech/Language Services, Occupational Therapy Services and other services as required by the Director of Special Education.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's degree (M.S or M.A) plus 30 hours, Ed.S., E.D.D.,or Ph.D. in school psychology or training that allows licensing as a school psychologist in the state of Indiana.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Valid Indiana License in School Psychology.

BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH A PLUS.