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    School Psychologist II - Clarendon Hills, United States - Clarendon County School District

    Clarendon County School District
    Clarendon County School District Clarendon Hills, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Position Type:
    Student Support Services


    Date Posted:
    4/10/2024


    Location:
    Clarendon County School District


    Date Available:
    07/01/2024


    Closing Date:
    Until Filled


    JOB TITLE:
    Psychologist


    FLSA Status:
    Exempt


    Pay Grade:
    Teacher

    Days of Work: 210


    GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

    Under general supervision promotes the conditions whereas students and staff acquire the knowledge, skills, and personal confidence needed for success and provides high-quality comprehensive school psychological services.

    Reports to the Director of Special Education.


    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Provides appropriate and timely mental health crisis intervention services for the District.

    Conducts comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations for all initial referrals and reevaluations in accordance with federal, state and District guidelines and with best practices.

    Processes and coordinates the placement of identified students with disabilities who move into Clarendon County from other school Districts, agencies, states and students who may require a change of special education services placement.


    Completes due process forms to document evaluation and placement decisions (reports, placement forms, parent letters, etc.).

    Serves as consultant to special education programs


    These services include:

    training of special education teachers and aides; individual and group counseling for students; and counseling, consultation and training for parents.

    Provides consultation with administrators, regular classroom teachers, special education teachers, guidance counselors, curriculum coordinators, vocational rehabilitation counselors, etc., concerned about children exhibiting particular learning and/or behavior problems.


    Provides consultation on functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans for students exhibiting behavior problems.


    Conducts evaluations and plans accommodation for students suspected of having disabilities as defined in Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act.


    Provides preventive mental health services to include: Individual and group counseling for students considered to be high-risk for developing serious emotional problems; Coordination and consultation with guidance department, principals and curriculum coordinators on regularly scheduled basis; Consultation services for administrators and teachers concerned about specific children exhibiting emotional and/or behavioral problems; Counseling, consultation, and referral services for parents of children who are experiencing adjustment problems; and conducting parent groups.


    Participates in IEP meetings.

    Assists in developing transportation plans and provide consultation to transportation department regarding disabled students.

    Assists in monitoring records to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

    Conducts evaluations of students referred for disciplinary issues and hearings.

    Acts as liaison between schools and District office staff.

    Coordinates with community agencies and private service providers.

    Assists in planning and implementing in-service training for teachers.

    Willingly performs other related duties as assigned or requested.


    MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
    Master's degree plus 30 semester hours or a Doctorate from an accredited college or university. Certification as Psychologist II or III. Eligible for Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license.


    JOB REQUIREMENTS

    Knowledge:
    Knowledge of school psychological services including prevention, assessment, and intervention. Knowledgeable of state and federal regulations and compliance requirements applicable to special education. Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of special education including identification, evaluation, placement, etc. Basic legal knowledge pertaining to the education of disabled students. Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations pertinent to special services functions.


    Skills/Effort:
    Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply state and federal regulations. Ability to effectively apply knowledge of school psychological services including prevention, assessment, and intervention.

    Advanced human relations, communications and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, District staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.

    Ability to complete, process, and maintain all required records, reports, and confidential information. Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities.

    Additional Physical, Cognitive, and Other Requirements:
    Duties involve work in a school, office, or home environment that is sedentary or may involve walking and standing.

    Must be able to talk, read and hear, and effectively perceive and exchange information in a variety of oral, written and/or printed formats.

    Requires the ability to apply judgment and complex logic in defining problems, collecting information, and drawing valid conclusions. Duties require the ability to effectively inform and counsel students, teachers, parents, community members and others. Must prepare reports, recommendations, correspondence, etc., in correct form including proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Duties require successful adaption to stressors, emergencies, interpersonal conflicts, volatile situations, tight deadlines, etc.

    Must be able to record and exchange data, follow or deliver detailed verbal or written instructions, and make presentations to varied groups, including students, school administrators and staff, etc.

    Must be able to read academic or counseling reports, texts, or journals and interpret/apply school or District policies and procedures.

    Must possess the ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, determine decimals and percents, and apply statistical analysis.

    Must be able to compare and analyze information in numeric or symbolic form, and appropriately process colors and shades of color.

    Must have sufficient hand, eye and foot coordination to use or operate standard office equipment, items, and supplies. Duties of the job require routine keyboard operations and the frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment. Duties may involve the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis.


    Working Conditions:
    School environment with little significant exposure to environmental conditions.

    Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students.

    Physical demands are restricted to school activities requiring the movement/lifting of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel required; occasional overnight travel required.


    Responsibility:
    Supervises school psychology practicum students.


    DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
    This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.


    EEO STATEMENT

    Clarendon County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, handicap or disability, or any other protected characteristic in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities.


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