School Psychologist
Assignment & FTE: 1.0 FTE – Sites to be determined
Primary Job Functions:Coordinates school staff with child-find activities and Child Study Review Team (CSRT) Processes and Meetings, e.g., building pre-referral and referral process, early childhood screening, district assessments, and other agency referrals.Implements federal and state rules and laws according to district practice and procedure.
Implements and maintain record keeping system that results in district compliance with federal and state regulations.
Administers tests, observations and rating scales as per evaluation plan.
Interprets evaluation results, verbally and in writing.
Facilitates team meetings to discuss results, determine eligibility, and identify student needs.
Integrates team’s evaluation findings in a comprehensive evaluation report that meets legal and professional standards.
Develops IEP with team members.
Educates staff on understanding of disabilities and the ways they may impact education – per Minnesota criteria.
Lead staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating functional behavioral assessments, and behavior/academic interventions, etc. Consult with teachers regarding FBA Procedures, review, and as necessary conduct FBAs on students with high Behavior in your assigned building.
Participates in data collection activities necessary to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions and progress.
Serves as a liaison between Special Services Office and building sites – Communicates information from Special Services Office to buildings/programs and helps facilitate and lead Department Meetings at assigned site(s).
Oversees special education processes at sites and programs.
Serves as an administrative representative at out-district IEP meetings as assigned.
Non-public liaison to private schools and homeschool families.
Develop plans and assist with crisis intervention at building and/or district levels and help facilitate social group skills as needed.
Provide direct or in-direct related services to help meet the needs of students with education plans (IEPs and IFSPs).
Works with students in crisis to help learn calming techniques, enabling students to problem solve on their own without assistance
Plans and provides training as needed at building levels.
Other duties as assigned