School Psychologist - Rockford, United States - Rockford Public Schools

Rockford Public Schools Rockford, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

Job Description

Job Title:
School Psychologist

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Job Code: 9650

Department:
Psychology

Supervisor:
Supervisor of Psychological Services

Date:

FLSA Status:
Exempt

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

School psychological services are mandated and described in the School Code of Illinois as well as the state's special education regulations (the 23 Illinois Administrative Code 226).

The role and function of the psychologist encompasses four broad areas:

Evaluation and Assessment, Direct Service Intervention and Treatment, Consultation and Collaboration with parents and other professionals, and Program Development and related Staff Training.

Illinois Administrative Code regulations b)2b)) require that "school psychological services shall be available, in an appropriate quantity, to all children for whom the district is responsible."

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None with the exception of on-site supervision of school psychology interns (School Code viii)).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
Carries out such additional duties as required or as conditions necessitate.
Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
Data-Based Decision Making. The school psychologist demonstrates expertise in collecting, managing, and interpreting various types of individual and group data. Must apply sound principles of data-based decision making to all aspects of practice (e.g., designing interventions, monitoring student progress, consulting with school administrators, and disseminating intervention research findings within the school setting).
Conduct psychological evaluations. This includes the "screening of school enrollments to identify students who should be referred for individual case study" (IAC226.250b)2)A)I) and School Code ix)) and the "administration and interpretation of psychological and educational evaluations" in cases when specialized individual evaluations are deemed appropriate and with "recommendations which will lead to meaningful educational experiences for the child" (School Code I) and IAC226.250b) 2)A)ii)). The school psychologist provides a comprehensive understanding of the psychological principles that govern behavior and learning.
Provide counseling and other direct service interventions. This includes "counseling with students, parents and teachers on educational and mental health issues" (School Code iii)) and "performing psychological remedial measures as appropriate to the needs of students, individually or in groups. (IAC226, 250b)2)A)iii)). It also includes "providing crisis intervention within the school setting" (School Code vi)).
Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers and other professionals.

This encompasses a broad range of activities that may include:

a) "consulting with teachers and other school personnel in relation to behavior management and learning problems" (IAC226.250b)2)v),b) "helping teachers, parents and others involved in the educational process to provide optimum teaching and learning conditions for all students" (School Code viii)),c) "acting as liaisons between public schools and community agencies (School Code iv)),d) consulting with non-school professionals regarding student behavior, learning and social-emotional problems and e) serving as a "mental health expert" by supporting district personnel directly in questions of well-being regarding themselves.

Develop programs and conduct staff training. These activities may include, a) "consulting in program development" (IAC226.250b)2)A)vi)) and "evaluating program effectiveness" (School Code v)), and conducting research on behavior, learning, child and adolescent development, etc., b) "(ing) in the process of developing an educational climate conducive to the optimum development of all children. Emphasis shall be placed on prevention as well as rehabilitation, or indirect as well as direct services" (IAC226,250b)2)C)), c) "participating in parent education and the development of parent understanding" (IAC226.250b)2)A)iv)), and d) conducting staff development workshops on subjects such as inhibitors to the learning process, behavior management, character development, social-emotional development and related problems, psycho-neurological conditions, general child development, etc.
Assumes any other duties as may from time to time be delegated by the supervisor and the supervisor may make any adjustment in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the best interest of the school district.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Illinois certification (Type 73) is required. Bilingual as required by location.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The school psychologist possesses a broad base of knowledge and skills in a number of areas, including, but not limited to 1) psychology, 2) student achievement 3) neuropsychology, 4) human behavior, 5) family dynamics, 6) school law, regulations, policies and procedures, 7) various disabilities of childhood and adolescence and 8) child development.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

OTHER:

This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position.

The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.

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