Job Description:JOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION TITLE: School PsychologistQUALIFICATIONS: Kentucky Certification for School PsychologistREPORTS TO: Director of Special EducationJOB GOALS: To provide services which promote a positive climate for learning and mental
health for all learners from the preschool years through adulthood.RESPONSIBILITIES:Assessment, Interpretation, & Reporting

Assessment including data collection, interpretation, and reporting of information needed to ensure that the educational needs of students are being appropriately met.

Conducts and facilitates Risk Assessments.

Consultation and Training

Consultation with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals, to develop and implement educational programming in order to facilitate the functioning, growth and learning of individuals.

Planning and development of data-based interventions, individual and classroom, to facilitate the adjustment and/or learning of students.

Participates as an active member in ARC meetings as needed.

Serves as a liaison between schools and consult with community mental health professionals/agencies.

Develops and delivers staff education and training programs in order to enhance the knowledge, growth, and functioning of students, parents, and staff.

Direct Intervention

Direct intervention with students which may include counseling, behavior management, problem-solving, specific skill development and other approaches.

Responds to crisis situations and provides intervention as necessary in tandem with colleagues and community personnel.

Research and Program Development

Program development and evaluation to ensure the efficacy of academic, preventative, and mental health programs provided by the school district.

Conducts research including data collection, analysis, and reporting of information related directly to the functioning of programs within the school; or the procurement, interpretation, and reporting of literature in the areas related to psychology and education.

Professional Practice and Development

Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.

Reports any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.

Maintains accurate records of services provided.

Assumes responsibility for professional growth through participating in professional organizations and attending workshops/professional developments to remain informed and up-to-date.