School Psychologist/School Psych Intern - Winamac, United States - Indiana Public Schools

Description

The purpose of the School Psychologist position is to assess students' abilities to devise the best instructional strategies for academic success.

• Participate in Data Team Meetings to help ensure the appropriateness of referrals for psycho-educational evaluations.
• Complete skills assessments and utilize this information to help teachers better determine student needs and appropriate educational interventions within the MTSS process. Complete preschool screenings when requested.
• Participate in referral meetings for students being referred to the Psychological Services Department.
• Review referral information, permanent records, and other pertinent materials to determine appropriate evaluation procedures and accurate student needs.
• Coordinate the gathering of information to conduct the psycho-educational evaluation in a timely manner to ensure compliance and complete evaluations for students referred for an evaluation/re-evaluation.
• Prepare complete psycho-educational evaluation reports addressing all concerns noted in the referral.
• Participate in meetings of the Case Conference Committee to interpret evaluation results and assist the Committee in determining the educational program needed to address the student's school success needs.
• Serve as an agent of the SHARED AGREEMENT SCHOOLS to ensure compliance with the requirements of P.L , P.L , Article 7, and other applicable state/federal regulations in all Case Conference procedures.
• Be available to provide consultation related to the students referred for an evaluation or enrolled in special education as requested by school personnel and parents.
• Provide consultation and/or in-service training for school personnel and parents to increase their understanding of special education programs, special education student needs, and available school and community services.
• Keep abreast of current trends and issues, testing procedures and materials, and relevant legislation/litigation through professional reading, attendance at workshops or other professional conferences, and/or participation in professional organizations.
• Serve as a resource person with regard to services that are available through the SHARED AGREEMENT SCHOOLS, other professionals, and community agencies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.