Psychologist

Purpose Statement

Psychologist

The job of Psychologist is done for the purpose/s of providing comprehensive services for students with disabilities, or students at risk of IDEA identifiable disabilities; educates and supports students, families, and education professionals to provide effective services and management of students with disabilities; ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, administering appropriate diagnostic assessments and progress monitoring tools; collaboration to develop and monitor effective IEP services for identified students.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Provides direct services to students receiving Special Education services and works closely with District Psychologists and other service providers to meet student needs.

This job reports to the Director of Special Education or designee

Essential Functions

Assesses student and family needs (e.g., financial, medical, behavioral, mental, physical, etc.) for the purpose of developing and implementing individualized plans of services to support educational objectives.

Attends required trainings for the purpose of following current regulations, best practices, and developing required skills.

Collaborates with special education teams to conduct appropriate assessments; review and analyze data; obtain parental consent for assessments; communicate procedural safeguards and parent rights for the purpose of developing highly effective IEP meetings to promote student success.

Consults with parents, teachers, and other school personnel for the purpose of determining causes of and solutions for student problems.

Counsels students for the purpose of assisting with intervention and support with behavior, school progress, and/or mental or physical handicaps.

Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans with student IEP teams; utilizes effective behavior interventions for the purpose of promoting student success and achievement.

Documents student progress and record of services; compiles communication logs with parents and IEP team; manages and reports on Medicaid services and data for the purpose of maintaining accurate records of services and communication.

Documents services and student progress in students' special education files for the purpose of complying with federal, state, and district policies and procedures.

Identifies present levels of student performance (e.g., strengths, weaknesses, academic and social progress, etc.) for the purpose of contributing to the development and evaluation of IEP services.

Lead group or individual counseling sessions as assigned for the purpose of enhancing the social development of individual members.

Maintains a variety of electronic and print case records for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with mandated requirements.

Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Job Description

Provo City School District

Psychologist

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Provides approved IEP and intervention services for the purpose of ensuring FAPE for identified students.

Responds to requests for intervention in situations that could negatively impact the student's education plan for the purpose of addressing student needs and changing unproductive behavior.

Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information on district support services and/or educational programs.

Serves as a consultant to school personnel for the purpose of mediating and resolving issues not referred to outside agencies.

Supervises other support personnel, university practicum students, and school psychology interns for the purpose of evaluating employee effectiveness and mentoring pre-service education students.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.