School Psychologist Jobs

JOB TITLE: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

**Position open until filled**

REQUIREMENTS: Valid Nebraska special services certificate

Endorsement in the area of school psychology

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services

Building Administrators

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Director of Student Programs

JOB GOAL: To enable students with special needs to derive the fullest possible educational experience from school by promoting their sense of self through a program of psychological diagnosis and therapy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9.5 month year

Salary and work year to be established by the Board

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Personnel Evaluation policy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides school psychological services which assist families and professionals in the identification, planning and referral of students with psychological needs
• Evaluates students to determine verification of handicapping conditions
• Provides support in IEP development by:
• Functions as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team by providing evaluation information, educational needs, and recommendations

• Providing psychoeducational data and interpretation

• Assisting in developing behavioral management and learning programs, and

• Consulting with teachers, support personnel and parents in working with students with disabilities

• Performs other duties and functions as requested by the Director of Special Education of the Norfolk Public Schools
• Serves as a liason to parent support groups, medical personnel and mental health agencies as they pertain to students with special needs
• Remains current with professional training and shows evidence of professional growth
• Conducts individual assessments to help determine eligibility of children for special education services and to determine needs of the child as part of the IEP team
• Provides consultation to teachers and other staff regarding classroom learning environment and/or management in general
• Provides consultation to families, teachers and other staff regarding the learning problems, learning style and/or behavior problems of individual children
• Meets regularly with guidance personnel as necessary
• Provided individual support and inservice to students, parents, school and support personnel as appropriate to further the job goal
• Consults with school personnel in the coordination and development of crisis intervention programs

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Ability to establish and maintain working personal relationships
• Exceptional decision making skills
• Exceptional abilities in oral and written communications