SGFN0266617-0066
2023-09-05T00:00:00
2023-04-21T00:00:00
There is an anticipated vacancy for a District School Psychologist beginning the 2023-2024 school year. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Chair Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) as assigned. Conducts extensive psycho-educational assessments of referred students for CSE, CPSE, and building level as assigned.Interprets assessment results to school personnel, other concerned professionals, parents and the student; Makes educational and management recommendations for students based on assessments, interviews and observations.Conducts individual, group or facilitative counseling for students with school adjustment difficulties.Participates in case conferences when referred students are involved or as requested.Serves as a resource person concerning learning disabilities for teachers and other school personnel.Participates in in-service training programs; Attends scheduled staff meetings, committee meetings, and meets with Director of Special Education; Keeps current of new developments in the field.Attends regular meetings with professional staff and other applicable parties.Serves on the district’s CSE Committee and other such committees involved in psycho-educational testing.Participates in special consultations and case conferences with psychologists and other student services personnel.Maintains liaison with community mental health clinics, special schools, and other resources offering therapeutic services.Acts as liaison between schools and consulting psychiatrists/psychologists, and other mental health workers.Develops a program of student assessment through research and evaluation.Responsible for maintenance of psychological records on students and completion of all required reports.Interprets the school psychological services.Provides psychological intervention for individual students to correct those personal, social, or emotional maladjustments related to their educational and social progress.Consults with parents to increase their understanding of and constructive participation in resolving their child’s problems and their knowledge and use of appropriate resources available.Consults and collaborates with other school personnel in gathering and giving information and in establishing and planning for respective roles in the modification of the student’s behavior.Serves as a resource person in planning and conducting in-service educational activities for the improvement of teaching practices in the areas of test construction, test administration and test results evaluation. Prepares various reports as designated by the Superintendent of Schools, Director of Special Education or designee.Prepares reports and instructional materials for counselors, teachers and other professionals who use group test results in performing their duties and responsibilities.Assists with implementing and documenting Response to Intervention strategies.Such other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools, Director of Special Education, Principals or Assistant PrincipalsTERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten Months – Salary and work year established by the Superintendent of Schools.
Psychologist
South Glens Falls
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