School Psychologist

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
 
Qualifications:

• Completion of a specialist, PhD or equivalent degree (minimum of 60 graduate semester hours) with a major emphasis in school psychology
• Hold a current certification as a School Psychologist in Missouri through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Completion of a planned program of practicum experiences and a supervised internship equivalent to one academic year, or a minimum of 1,200 hours
• Must have a valid driver's license and daily access to a vehicle required for travel throughout the school district

 
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt
 
Reports to:
Director of Special Services
 
Job Goal:
School Psychologists support District staff with evaluating the needs and educational programs of students; acts as a consultant to staff and parents regarding student learning concerns, including any social, emotional, or behavioral barriers; and assists in team planning and screening efforts in assigned buildings.
 
Performance Responsibilities:
 

• Provide collaborative consultation by assisting the staff with suggestions and appropriate intervention strategies
• Provide recommendations and suggestions to assist staff in working with students in the classroom
• Assists in developing behavior intervention plans and student support plans, in cooperation with other school personnel
• Assists in guiding and conducting functional behavior assessments in cooperation with other school personnel
• Consult with teachers, parents and other appropriate staff regarding student programming and any adaptation materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom
• Assist teachers, parents, and students in understanding, preventing, and addressing learning, behavioral, developmental and emotional difficulties
• Participates in developing and updating the problem-solving team process for the district
• Provide guidance on problem-solving teams and help school teams in implementing three-tiered models of student support
• Apply sound principles of data-based decision making to all aspects of practice
• Analyze student data to determine the effectiveness of interventions provided and to evaluate growth in student learning
• Conducts in-service and professional development trainings on educational and psychological topics such as trauma-informed care and trauma sensitive school practices, behavior management, mental health, problems-solving teams, etc.
• Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team, as needed, to conduct/interpret evaluations
• Attends eligibility/IEP meetings, as needed
• Manages inventory of individualized assessment tools and projects needs for budgeting
• Assists in crisis response and intervention, as needed
• Conducts Threat Assessments, when appropriate
• Ability to restrain students using district approved restraint procedures if required by supervisor
• Applies ethics and standards of professional practice in the delivery of school psychological services and observes relevant laws and policies that govern practice.
• Safeguards confidentiality of student records
• Possesses effective communication skills
• Adheres to all District policies and procedures and laws outlined by Individuals with

Disabilities Education Act (2004) and the Missouri State Plan for Special Education

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services

 
Terms of Employment:
School Psychologists will be employed for ten (10) month position. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.
 
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy by the immediate supervisor, utilizing the Independence School District School Psychologist Performance Based Evaluation.
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HR 1.28.16