School Psychologist

JOB DESCRIPTION
Indian Springs School District #109


School Psychologist

Qualifications:
Master's Degree
Current tuberculin test and physical certifying capability of performing job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
Background in the development of therapy programs dealing with children and families Proficiency in individual psychological examination, diagnostic techniques and the planning of prescriptive programs
Demonstrates aptitude for successful completion of professional responsibilities

Licensure:
Appropriate Illinois State Board of Education License (PEL) with School Psychologist Pre K through Age 21 Endorsement

REPORTS TO:          
Special Education Director


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
                                   
Client Services
 
1) Provides individual psycho-therapeutic intervention to students needing 
               special education placement or programs, or to students with other types of 
    problems, behavior problems, social and/or emotional problems  
2) Provides psycho-therapeutic intervention for parents of the students
               described in #1. Such intervention may include individual, family, and/or
               group psychotherapy 
3) Provides casework services to students through the development of 
               Individualized Educational Programs
4) Uses professional psychological skills for the diagnosis, remediation and   
     treatment of students

Program Services  
           
1) Coordinates the individual case study as recommended by a staffing and 
               referral or re-evaluation process. Such study includes the use of standardized
               tests and evaluative techniques on an individual basis; consultations with
    school personnel, professional personnel outside the school and with parents  
               regarding students' adjustment and educational programs; observations of the
               student in the classroom or at play; analysis of data; staff conferences; the
     writing of reports, and follow-up and re-evaluation
2) Makes recommendations as to placements in programs of special education
           3) Assists in the inservice training of teachers
           4) Participates as a member of multidisciplinary team affiliated with the program

                                                  
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:   
                                            
1) Accepts appropriate share of responsibility for total school operations      
2) Uses a professional manner in dealing with students parents, co-workers and
               community
3) Performs such other professional duties and responsibilities as may be
               assigned by the principal and/or district administration
4) Other than for serious and/or extended illness, does not exhibit excessive or 
               patterns of absences exceeding yearly sick leave allotment
5) Reports for work day, staff meetings and other time commitments in a 
               punctual manner
6) Attends faculty meetings, department meetings, workshops, institute days
               and open house as required


EVALUATION:       In accordance with District Policy and Administrative Procedures             
                                         
SALARY:                Based on training and experience in accordance with the Agreement between Indian Springs School District #109 and Indian Springs Council, Local 571 of the IFT/AFT.