Richland County Schools
Position Type:
CERTIFIED/ SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Date Posted: 9/24/2024
Location: SPECIAL SERVICES
General Statement of Job: Under limited supervision, provides a broad range of psychological services to assigned schools, including but not limited to psychological testing, consultation, and counseling of students. Reports to the Director of Special Services.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to determine eligibility of students for special education services; administer ability, achievement, supplementary, personality, and behavior psychological evaluations to students on an individual basis; score tests and prepare reports on each student referred; communicate evaluation results to parents and teachers.
Observe and evaluate student behavior; analyze school records, teachers' evaluations, parent information, and relevant medical information.
Make referrals to District staff professionals, other agencies, and medical professionals as necessary.
Provide mental health services such as individual and group counseling for students.
Consult and collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and outside personnel to facilitate students' learning and promote positive behavior and mental health for students with or without a disability.
Conduct formal and informal consultations with teachers, administrators, and parents regarding student assessments; participate in schools' Student Assessment Teams; recommend strategies to facilitate academic and social performance.
Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary placement committee meetings. Review psycho-educational assessments and participate in developing IEPs.
May serve as Lead Psychologist, coordinating psychological services throughout the District, including ordering supplies, monitoring Medicaid billing, monitoring colleagues' reports, and providing guidance and assistance as needed, assisting in the selection of new school psychologists, etc.
Coordinate crisis management programs and provide crisis intervention services at the school and District levels.
Collaborate with medical, mental health, and social service agencies for the benefit of students and their families.
Conduct and/or participate in in-service instruction for teachers and parents.
Keep abreast of developments, legislation, and innovations in the profession.
Serve on District and state-wide committees for education and psychology.
Use a computer to retrieve and record student information, to prepare reports and correspondence, and to score tests.
Complete forms for Medicaid reimbursement.
Receive, review, prepare, and/or submit various records and reports including professional studies, psychological reports, school records, activity logs, travel logs, placement forms, memos, correspondence, etc.
Operate a variety of equipment such as a computer, telephone, vehicle, etc.
Interact and communicate with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other administrators, teachers, other District personnel, private mental health professionals, community service agencies, medical professionals, students, parents, etc.
Comply with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.
Perform various administrative/clerical tasks as required, including but not limited to typing, copying and filing documents and forms, answering the telephone, attending meetings, etc.
Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Training and Experience: Requires a Master's degree in school psychology supplemented by two years of experience as a school psychologist intern, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be state-certified as a School Psychologist.
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a computer, telephone, and vehicle. Must be able to exert up to five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of five to ten pounds.
Performance Evaluation Criteria:
Job Knowledge:
Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, and policies of Student Support Services as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Psychologist.
Quality of Work:
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Dependability:
Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.
Attendance:
Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to District policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.
Initiative and Enthusiasm:
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities.
Judgment:
Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility.
Cooperation:
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
Relationships with Others:
Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors, and staff for mutual and District benefit.
Coordination of Work:
Plans and organizes daily work routine.
Safety and Housekeeping:
Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the District and various regulatory agencies.
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Date Posted: 9/24/2024
Location: SPECIAL SERVICES
General Statement of Job: Under limited supervision, provides a broad range of psychological services to assigned schools, including but not limited to psychological testing, consultation, and counseling of students. Reports to the Director of Special Services.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to determine eligibility of students for special education services; administer ability, achievement, supplementary, personality, and behavior psychological evaluations to students on an individual basis; score tests and prepare reports on each student referred; communicate evaluation results to parents and teachers.
Observe and evaluate student behavior; analyze school records, teachers' evaluations, parent information, and relevant medical information.
Make referrals to District staff professionals, other agencies, and medical professionals as necessary.
Provide mental health services such as individual and group counseling for students.
Consult and collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and outside personnel to facilitate students' learning and promote positive behavior and mental health for students with or without a disability.
Conduct formal and informal consultations with teachers, administrators, and parents regarding student assessments; participate in schools' Student Assessment Teams; recommend strategies to facilitate academic and social performance.
Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary placement committee meetings. Review psycho-educational assessments and participate in developing IEPs.
May serve as Lead Psychologist, coordinating psychological services throughout the District, including ordering supplies, monitoring Medicaid billing, monitoring colleagues' reports, and providing guidance and assistance as needed, assisting in the selection of new school psychologists, etc.
Coordinate crisis management programs and provide crisis intervention services at the school and District levels.
Collaborate with medical, mental health, and social service agencies for the benefit of students and their families.
Conduct and/or participate in in-service instruction for teachers and parents.
Keep abreast of developments, legislation, and innovations in the profession.
Serve on District and state-wide committees for education and psychology.
Use a computer to retrieve and record student information, to prepare reports and correspondence, and to score tests.
Complete forms for Medicaid reimbursement.
Receive, review, prepare, and/or submit various records and reports including professional studies, psychological reports, school records, activity logs, travel logs, placement forms, memos, correspondence, etc.
Operate a variety of equipment such as a computer, telephone, vehicle, etc.
Interact and communicate with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other administrators, teachers, other District personnel, private mental health professionals, community service agencies, medical professionals, students, parents, etc.
Comply with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.
Perform various administrative/clerical tasks as required, including but not limited to typing, copying and filing documents and forms, answering the telephone, attending meetings, etc.
Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Training and Experience: Requires a Master's degree in school psychology supplemented by two years of experience as a school psychologist intern, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be state-certified as a School Psychologist.
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a computer, telephone, and vehicle. Must be able to exert up to five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of five to ten pounds.
Performance Evaluation Criteria:
Job Knowledge:
Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, and policies of Student Support Services as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Psychologist.
Quality of Work:
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Dependability:
Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.
Attendance:
Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to District policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.
Initiative and Enthusiasm:
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities.
Judgment:
Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility.
Cooperation:
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
Relationships with Others:
Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors, and staff for mutual and District benefit.
Coordination of Work:
Plans and organizes daily work routine.
Safety and Housekeeping:
Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the District and various regulatory agencies.
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