School Psychologist, Special Services FY2526_5

Belgrade Public Schools•Belgrade, MT

4d•$44,263 - $51,877

About The Position

To provide the District comprehensive services that help students succeed academically, behaviorally, socially and emotionally. These services should be delivered as a part of a seamless continuum that supports all students, teachers, parents and other family members. The School Psychologist provides services to children, parents, teachers, administrators, paraprofessional staff; community agencies and the school system through a variety of special and unique methods. These services may include:

Requirements

An earned Master’s Degree in school psychology.
A current State Class V or VI Certification in Psychology or other School Psychologist endorsement as recognized by State certification standards.
Skill in classroom instruction.
Skill in adhering to safety practices.
Skill in operating equipment used in a classroom setting, including a computer, planning and managing projects.
Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records and using pertinent software applications.
Knowledge to perform math, read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions
Knowledge to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of stages of child development.
Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate, and/or classify data and use job-related equipment.
Ability to be flexible to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods.
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups, work with a variety of data and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
Ability to problem solve to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines and problem solving with equipment is moderate.
Ability to manage time and responsibilities, adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality, meet deadlines and schedules.
Ability to set priorities, work as part of a team and work with and manage frequent interruptions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff.
Ability to manage students with disciplinary problems.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.

Responsibilities

Assisting with data-based decision making at various levels of need. This may encompass system-level or team-level problem-solving wherein different strengths and needs are identified, addressed, an evaluated using-appropriate and consistent research based methods and/or data.
Consultation, which is a cooperative problem-solving process in which the psychologist, upon request, works with parents and other professionals to gather information about and define a problem, develop and implement a solution, and evaluate its effectiveness.
Working with parents to assist in understanding the learning and adjustment processes of children and referral to community and school resources as appropriate. May serve as liaison between the school, the family, and the selected community resource where therapeutic and/or academic services are provided.
Collaborating with teachers in the development and implementation of classroom strategies and interventions designed to facilitate student learning and to overcome learning and behavior disorders. Planning with school administrators regarding appropriate learning objectives for children, developmental and remedial programs for students in regular and special school programs, and the development of educational interventions.
Participation in Evaluation Report Team Meetings as mandated by law, and at other individual and team conferences, including Student Assistance Teams, as appropriate.
Collaboration with school administrators and teachers regarding school climate and classroom environment in relation to the impact of that environment on student learning and behavior.
Psycho-educational assessment to identify specific learning, developmental, emotional and behavioral problems. This generally includes case study evaluation, recommendations for educational strategies or placement, and periodic re-evaluations.
Completing Functional Behavioral Assessments as needed.
Psychological Counseling and other therapeutic techniques with children including the development of behavioral interventions in collaboration with other team members.
Participation in the developments of in-service training to district staff.
Participation in the design of research projects which may include:
Defining the program needs of children in the local school district.
Ascertaining the validity and usefulness of psycho-educational tool and procedures.
Ascertaining the degree of behavioral change brought about through the provision of various types of psychological and educational services.
Documentation and record keeping required to fulfill above functions.
Related duties as assigned.