School Psychologist

Educational Empowerment Group•Garfield Heights, OH

17h

About The Position

The School Psychologist will provide diagnostic services related to intelligence, personality, sensory motor, achievement, and adaptive behavior for students with suspected exceptional educational needs. This role involves administering assessments to measure various developmental aspects of children, evaluating functional capabilities and environments, and collaborating with other specialists to create student support plans. The psychologist will compile comprehensive reports, consult with educators and parents on interventions and management strategies, and counsel students and families to enhance school success. A strong understanding of Response to Intervention is crucial for data interpretation and eligibility determination. The position also involves participating in meetings and workshops, collaborating with teachers on learning and behavioral concerns, assisting in developing behavioral management programs and classroom modifications, and researching resources for addressing student goals. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Requirements

Master’s degree in job related field
Certification as a School Psychologist
Experience in an educational organization with focus on improving student performance and outcomes
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with teachers/ staff/community
Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check

Responsibilities

Provide diagnostic services in the area of intelligence, personality, sensory motor, achievement, and adaptive behavior to students with suspected exceptional educational needs.
Administer standardized and/or supplemental assessments for the purpose of measuring the intellectual, adaptive, academic, social and emotional development of children and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Assess students' functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student's functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement.
Assist all specialists (e.g. occupational and physical therapist, speech language pathologists, etc.) for the purpose of creating and delivering student supports.
Compile information from a variety of sources (e.g. administrators, teachers, nurse, parents, mental health agencies, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive screening/ evaluation report in compliance with established guidelines.
Consult with teachers, parents, and/or other outside personnel or professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations.
Consult with parents of students, who have been formally evaluated, about educational interventions and/or management strategies that can be utilized at home and at school at assist the child to reach his/her full potential.
Report test data and observations for students who have been referred to assist the IEP team in identifying various disabilities along with helping to determine the need for special education.
Counsel students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
Interpret data to intervene, offering interventions and eventually determining eligibility, with a strong understanding in Response to Intervention.
Participate in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Collaborate/consult with individual teachers regarding learning or behavioral concerns about students.
Assist the teacher in establishing behavioral management programs and/or classroom modifications to accommodate the learning needs of their students.
Teach individual parents or organize group presentations on specific strategies or techniques to assist the parent in the successful management of their child.
Research resources and methods (e.g. intervention, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals.
Other responsibilities related to the position as assigned by the Director of Special Education and Management Company.