School Psychologist

Career Academy Network of Public Schools•South Bend, IN

20d

About The Position

The School Psychologist conducts psychological assessments and evaluations across academic, social, emotional, and behavioral domains using problem-solving approaches and standardized evaluations. The role monitors special education evaluation timelines, participates in eligibility decisions, IEP conferences, and problem-solving meetings, and helps design systems, programs, and services that support students’ social, emotional, and educational success. Working with staff, families, students, and communities, the School Psychologist supports effective educational environments and provides evaluation, treatment, consultation, counseling, and behavioral intervention. The role also contributes to strengthening MTSS and intervention processes across the network, promoting prevention and early intervention, and translating assessment findings into practical supports. The School Psychologist collaborates with special education, social work, English learner services, 504 coordination, school leadership, and school-based teams.

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to a master's degree in school psychology.
Must be properly licensed as a School Psychologist with the Indiana Department of Education.
Ability to use technology for documentation and preparation of professional materials.
Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility.
Demonstrate consistent attendance, punctuality, adherence to school policies and procedures, and strong employability skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychological and educational assessments and evaluations within mandated timelines; observe and interview students; administer and interpret psychological assessment tests; and develop educational, treatment, developmental, behavioral, and remediation plans and strategies.
Provide evaluation and treatment for psychological and related educational issues among identified students with special needs, and deliver psychological services that facilitate student learning, adjustment, and performance in educational activities and special education programs.
Serve on district intervention teams as appropriate and collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to formulate, develop, and implement educational and behavioral intervention plans and related services, goals, objectives, strategies, and options.
Provide consultation and technical assistance to faculty, administrators, and others on assessment information and psychological, behavioral, and related educational issues.
Write reports concerning psychological evaluations, tests, observations, and diagnoses; prepare correspondence related to the caseload and psychological services; and maintain and update student records and files.
Coordinate and participate in case conferences following student evaluations, and coordinate psychology services, communications, information, and interventions among students, school personnel, school sites, outside agencies, and others.
Make recommendations regarding special education eligibility and student placement in special education and other programs, and refer students and families to alternate district supports.
Advise school staff, faculty, and administrators regarding state and federal special education requirements and related assessment.
Participate in and contribute to district cross-functional team goals and perform related duties assigned by the administrator to meet building or unit needs.
Collaborate with Student Services and school-based teams to strengthen MTSS, align interventions to student needs, and improve identification and response to barriers to learning.
Support prevention and early intervention by helping school teams understand student needs, use data to guide decisions, and implement proactive supports.