| Location | Hahnville, LA |
REVISED 7/2024
ST. CHARLES PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: School Psychologist
QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree or Higher in Psychology and Certification by the State Department of Education as a School Psychologist
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Pupil Appraisal & Section 504
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1.0 ADMINISTRATION
1.1 Maintains accurate case records on all assigned students, updating information as appropriate.
2.0 OPERATIONAL DUTIES
2.1 Conducts extensive psychological evaluations of referred students.
2.2 Coordinates and/or cooperates with other staff members on evaluations of students.
2.3 Interprets findings and recommends corrective procedures to school personnel, other concerned professionals, families and students.
2.4 Participates in case conferences.
2.5 Participates in School Building Level Committee.
2.6 Participates in IEP/Placement meetings, when appropriate.
2.7 Suggests/directs intervention procedures in the school, home, and/or community.
2.8 Delivers, or coordinates delivery of psychological interventions for children who would benefit from such services, including but not restricted to individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, parent training, or consultation with professionals or others as required.
2.9 Confers with teachers, parents, or other professionals.
2.10 Serves as a consultant for teachers and other personnel.
2.11 Provides or assists in the provision of in-service training of school personnel in areas of responsibility and expertise when appropriate.
2.12 Updates current professional knowledge through attending in -services, workshop sessions, and reading professional literature.
2.13 Designs and conducts in-services.
2.14 Attends staff, professional, intra-agency and inter-agency meetings.
2.15 Assesses current needs and recommends and plans future services in the diagnostic and psychological areas.
2.16 Performs other such tasks from time to time as may be assigned by the Superintendent or his designee.
2.17 Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments.
REVISED 7/2024
2.18 Participates in Manifestation Determination Review meetings.
3.0 PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
3.1 Consistently demonstrates customer excellence standards.
3.2 Promotes and supports a culture of inclusion, diversity, dignity, and fairness for all stakeholders.
3.3 Minimizes bias in self and others and accepts responsibility for his/her own actions.
3.4 Develops and maintains a safe and caring environment for all of our customers.
3.5 Accepts and recognizes the value of the contribution of others.
3.6 Treats all stakeholders in a respectful and helpful manner.
3.7 Uses verbal and non-verbal communication in a manner respectful of others.
3.8 Displays confident posture and maintains self-control.
3.9 Uses active listening skills.
3.10 Demonstrates positive support through actions and words as an ambassador of the schools and district.
3.11 Writes and speaks clearly and concisely so that the message is understood.
3.12 Maintains communication with immediate supervisor, keeping him/her informed of problems, concerns, and significant developments.
3.13 Accepts and uses constructive feedback.
3.14 Demonstrates skill in giving and receiving feedback.
3.15 Develops leadership and responsibility in colleagues and students if applicable.
3.16 Makes wise and appropriate decisions after identifying and analyzing relevant information.
3.17 Identifies problems and issues and works collaboratively to contribute ideas and find solutions.
3.18 Uses proper administrative procedures for making requests and resolving conflicts.
3.19 Cooperates with building and district staff in planning and evaluation.
3.20 Attends and constructively participates in meetings and professional development activities.
3.21 Dresses for success according to job responsibilities.
3.22 Follows directives as assigned by supervisor.
3.23 Cooperates with administration in the performance of additional duties. REVISED 7/2024
3.24 Completes tasks, reports, and document accurately according to specified timelines and expectations.
3.25 Adheres to district guidelines relative to attendance. Regularly reports to work on time and works additional hours when deemed necessary.
3.26 Adheres to ethical, legal and professional standards.
3.27 Refrains from revealing confidential information.
3.28 Adheres to laws, Board Policies and Procedures, administrative rules, practices, and guidelines and applies all fairly, consistently, wisely, and compassionately.
My signature indicates that I have been informed that the evaluation of my job performance is controlled by the St. Charles Parish Personnel Evaluation Plan and that a copy has been made available for my signature.
Signature Date