Position Summary:
The School Psychologist’s primary role is as a diagnostician on the special education evaluation team. Additionally, this individual works with schools at all levels within district to provide input for interventions, both school-wide as well as student specific. Participation with functional behavior assessments and behavior planning is also included in this role.
Qualifications: ? Able to meet the requirements for School Psychologist as defined by the Michigan Department of Education. ? Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled workday with reliable job attendance. ? Knowledge of and proficiency with administration of a variety of current criterion referenced and curriculum-based assessments and scales used to evaluate students. ? Ability to practice in accordance with the National Association of School Psychologist’s Principles for Professional Ethics, and Professional Conduct Manual. Desired Characteristics: ? Ability to work with various personality types and staff members with varying levels of knowledge relating to specific interventions. ? Ability to prioritize through planning and organizing to ensure strict compliance deadlines while maintaining the ability to be flexible based on individual student and situational needs. ? Demonstrate independent work habits while maintaining consistent communication with school staff and Supervisors. ? Student-focused mindset with goals to increase student achievement. ? Knowledge of positive behavior supports, FBAs and BIPs. ? Knowledge of Multi-Tier Systems of Support. Duties: ? Provide School Psychological services to any pupil as outlined in Special Education Rules and Regulations. ? Collaborate with staff in planning educational intervention, curriculum, behavior management, and teaching strategies. ? Provide psychological evaluation for pupils referred as candidates for special education programs and provide comprehensive and accurate reports to appropriate educational authority. ? Complete systematic direct observation of students as required. ? Administer tests, including intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, perceptual-motor, etc.
? Interpret and analyze psychological data for professionals, parents, students, and other appropriate stakeholders. ? Provide own transportation between assigned buildings and transport psychological assessment materials to required locations.
? Collaborate in program planning and evaluation services for student-focused decision- making purposes.
? Other duties as assigned by Galesburg Augusta Administration.
SALARY: Commensurate with Experience
Reports to: Galesburg Augusta Special Education Supervisor
Position will remain posted until filled
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION - Galesburg Augusta Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer. |