CERTIFICATED JOB DESCRIPTION
PSYCHOLOGIST
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Develops and provides psycho/educational guidance services which assist teachers, administrators and parents in understanding each child's unique developmental needs; recommends, selects and arranges services and provides the most favorable conditions for students with special needs to learn.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Certification, Education and Experience Pupil Personnel Credential with school psychologist endorsement and MA degree.
Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of and ability to interpret a variety of psycho/educational assessments for use with a broad range of students with special needs; ability to effectively communicate with staff, parents and administration; knowledge of and ability to implement the intent of Federal and State mandates for students with special needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists school staff with the implementation of the IEP, including consultation with administrators, staff and parents relative to interpretation of test results and other information regarding each child's special needs;
participates with other staff regarding inservice as needed;
works at the secondary school level with students on academic achievement, career and vocational development and preparation for adult life;
participates as needed in child planning conferences, and other pertinent staff regarding students;
enhances professional growth by attendance at conferences, reading professional journals, membership in professional organizations and enrolls in classes;
may work with 901 ADA schools;
carries out other duties related to the scope, function and roll of a psychologist as requested by the Director, Principal or Program Manager;provides crisis consultation, psychological counseling and therapeutic techniques with children and parents;
maintains contact with referral agencies to provide ongoing communication between school and treatment agency;
may provide communication and act as liaison to district school psychologists and administrators to include assessment and evaluation of substantially handicapped pupils, preschoolers and infants who are enrolled or may be enrolled in County programs as per referral.
Revised: 4/91
Approved: 9/84
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