School Psychologist - Granbury

PRIMARY PURPOSE: · Through the provision of consultations, assessments, team problem solving, and education, the school psychologist will give specialized expertise to assure all students have the opportunity to be successful within the school setting. · QUALIFICATIONS: · Educati ...

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Through the provision of consultations, assessments, team problem solving, and education, the school psychologist will give specialized expertise to assure all students have the opportunity to be successful within the school setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
Master's Degree in school psychology
Valid Texas licensure


Special Knowledge/Skills:
Assessment including behavioral, cognitive, achievement, and adaptive areas
Expertise in consultation and case planning related to academic and school/family integration and success
Expertise in behavioral intervention related to school success and school/family coordination
Expertise in area of school programming and planning research and evaluation practice
Ability to collaborate for effective community/agency coordination


Experience:
Completed a minimum of one year as a licensed school psychologist or one year as a school psychologist intern under the direction of a licensed school psychologist


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Consultation

• Provide effective alternatives to teachers, parents, and administrators about problems in learning and behavior.
• Assist others in understanding child development and its effect on learning and behavior.
• Strengthen working relationships between educators, parents and the community.
• Provide professional input in the area of children's emotional difficulties and its impact on child development and the educational process.
• Promote an awareness and willingness to identify, accommodate, and individualize educational services to assist all children with unique learning needs.

Assessment

Use a wide variety of techniques at an individual, group, and systems level to evaluate:
a. academic skill
b. learning aptitudes
c. emotional development
d. social skills
e. learning environments and school climate
f. eligibility for special education

• Participate in the comprehensive assessment of students suspected of having autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), an emotional disability, and/or characteristics of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
• Utilize appropriate information systems including maintaining and utilizing records effectively.

Intervention

• Work face-to-face with children and families.
• Help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.
• Provide social skills training, behavior management, and related service counseling.
• Help families and schools deal with crises, such as separation, death and loss.

Prevention

• Identify potential learning difficulties.
• Design programs for children at risk of failure.
• Provide parents and teachers with the skills to cope with disruptive behavior.
• Help foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in the school community.
• Develop school-wide initiatives to make school safer and more effective.

Education

Develop programs on topics such as:
a. Teaching and learning strategies
b. Classroom management techniques
c. Working with students who have disabilities or unusual talents.
d. Substance abuse
e. Crisis management/ Proper restraints
f. Effective strategies to use with children with behavior disorders
g. Parent involvement
h. Special education

Research and Planning

• Evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs, behavior management systems, and other services.
• Generate new knowledge about learning and behavior.
• Contribute to planning and evaluating school-wide reform and restructuring.
• Collaborate with school and community-based personnel to provide a comprehensive model of school-linked health services.
• Work with children and families to provide integrated community services focusing on psychosocial wellness and health-related issues.
• Develop partnerships with parents and teachers to create healthy school environments.

Professional Growth and Development

• Conduct self in a professional, ethical manner; comply with TEA Code of Ethics, and National Association of School Psychologists Ethical Guidelines.
• Participate in available educational opportunities to maintain highest standard of professional expertise.

Other

• Perform other tasks and assume such responsibilities as may be assigned.