School Psychologist

About This Role

This role provides comprehensive psychological services to support the academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of students. The School Psychologist conducts psychoeducational evaluations, participates in special education eligibility determinations, and offers consultation and recommendations to educational teams. Working collaboratively with various stakeholders, the School Psychologist supports student success through assessment, consultation, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and prevention services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and reevaluations in accordance with student assessment plans and applicable state and federal requirements
• Integrate assessment results, observations, interviews, educational records, and information from families and staff to develop comprehensive evaluation reports
• Interpret assessment data and provide educationally relevant recommendations to support student learning and development
• Participate in eligibility determination, evaluation, and placement meetings and communicate findings effectively to students, families, and educational teams
• Participate as a member of IEP, 504, and multidisciplinary teams and provide psychological and educational input regarding student needs, accommodations, progress, and transition planning
• Consult with teachers, administrators, special educators, counselors, related service providers, students, and families regarding learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs
• Recommend and support appropriate interventions, strategies, accommodations, and services
• Collaborate with outside mental health professionals and community agencies, as appropriate, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Respond to student crises and conduct risk assessments related to suicidal ideation, self-harm, threats, or other significant safety concerns in accordance with district procedures
• Provide short-term individual or group counseling and therapeutic support when appropriate within the school setting
• Participate in the development and implementation of safety, crisis, and re-entry plans
• Provide crisis prevention, intervention, follow-up, and referrals to appropriate community-based services when needed
• Prepare accurate and timely evaluation reports, documentation, and other written materials in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements
• Provide professional development and consultation to staff as appropriate
• Stay current with best practices, assessment tools, interventions, regulations, and technology through professional development and continuing education
• Administer state and district assessments as assigned
• Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the Superintendent and/or their designee