School Psychological Specialist
School Psychological Specialist
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Job Description
The implementation of programming for students with disabilities and other aspects of the Special Education Department.
This position is Nine and onefourth 9.25 month contract 190 days) plus a benefits package.NOTE:Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based on experience and LRSDs salary placement guidelines.FLSA: EXEMPT.
- Masters degree in Education School Psychology.
- Five 5 or more years of successful experience in an urban school setting or comparable setting working with children preferred.
- Valid Arkansas teaching license in School Psychology or License from the Psychology Board as LPE LPEI or Psychologist.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of strong organizational and efficient time management skills.
- Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual skills particularly in Spanish preferred.
- Working knowledge of computers word processing and data analysis.
- Conduct psychoeducational assessment of students through the administration of intellectual academic language measures and behavioral rating scales to determine eligibility for special services.
- Analyzes assessment results and prepares a comprehensive written report for each child assessed. Presents and interprets psychoeducational reports to members of the Educational Management Team with appropriate programming and placement recommendations.
- Participates as a member of the School Based Intervention Team to review evidence based research intervention data progress monitoring of interventions and makes appropriate recommendations linking the assessment of data to intervention techniques in the learning process.
- Consults with parents teachers administration and support personnel in areas relating to the intellectual academic behavior and emotional wellbeing of students.
- Writes Behavioral Intervention Plans and Analysis of Functional Assessment of Behavior in conjunction with other pertinent team members (Special education staff and parents) and conducts Manifestation Determination Reviews.
- Assumes the responsibility of continued personal and professional growth by keeping current with research findings and professional literature; utilizes improved techniques in the area of school psychology and participates in appropriate professional development meetings.
- Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy diplomacy collaboration cooperation support and professional conduct.
- Manages oneself (is organized prepared and punctual manages resources meets deadlines follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations).
- Complies with district procedures and state and federal regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
