Intern School Psychologist

Psychologist Under limited supervision, provides a broad range of psychological services to assigned schools, including but not limited to psychological testing, consultation and counseling of students. Reports to the Director of Special Services. Specific duties and responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to determine eligibility of students for special education services; administering ability, achievement, supplementary, personality and behavior psychological evaluations to students on an individual basis; scoring tests and preparing reports on each student referred; communicating evaluation results to parents and teachers. Observes and evaluates student behavior; analyzes school records, teachers' evaluations, parent information and relevant medical information. Makes referrals to District staff professionals, other agencies and medical professionals as necessary. Provides mental health services such as individual and group counseling for students. Consults and collaborates with teachers, parents, administrators and outside personnel to facilitate students' learning and promote positive behavior and mental health for students with or without a disability. Conducts formal and informal consultations with teachers, administrators and parents regarding student assessments; participates in schools' Student Assessment Teams; recommends strategies to facilitate academic and social performance. Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary placement committee meetings. Reviews psycho-educational assessments and participates in developing IEPs. May serve as Lead Psychologist, coordinating psychological services throughout the District, including ordering supplies, monitoring Medicaid billing, monitoring colleagues' reports and providing guidance and assistance as needed, assisting in the selection of new school psychologists, etc. Coordinates crisis management programs and provides crisis intervention services at the school and District levels. Collaborates with medical, mental health and social service agencies for the benefit of students and their families. Conducts and/or participates in in-service instruction for teachers and parents. Keeps abreast of developments, legislation and innovations in the profession. Serves on District and state-wide committees for education and psychology. Uses a computer to retrieve and record student information, to prepare reports and correspondence and to score tests. Completes forms for Medicaid reimbursement. Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including professional studies, psychological reports, school records, activity logs, travel log, placement forms, memos, correspondence, etc. Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, telephone, vehicle, etc. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other administrators, teachers and other District personnel, private mental health professionals, community service agencies, medical professionals, students, parents, etc. Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives. Additional duties include performing various administrative/clerical tasks as required, including but not limited to typing, copying and filing documents and forms, answering the telephone, attending meetings, etc. Performs related duties as required.