SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
(10-month)
GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION
Under the direction of the Coordinator of Behavior/Mental Health Services, Director of Special Education and the
Principal, the School Psychologist is responsible for the assessment of students, documentation of assessment results,
and provides support related to students with disabilities and/or behavioral, social, and academic needs in the Public Schools. School Psychologists may be assigned as itinerant staff to several schools.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION
1. Deliver services consistent with the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the American
Psychological Association (APA) ethical and professional standards of practice.
2. Observe federal, state, and local policies and regulations in the delivery of school psychology standards of
practice.
3. Work to ensure students' rights and welfare in the school and community.
4. Conduct assessments appropriate to the focus of concern.
5. Interpret, analyze, and report assessment results; provide relevant recommendations specific to students
learning, social, functional and behavioral needs.
6. Participate as an invited member in IEP team meetings.
7. Participate in Manifestation Determination meetings.
8. Complete and submit comprehensive psychological evaluation reports following state and county timelines.
9. Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and assist in the development and implementation of the
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
10. Assist with transition of students with disabilities from alternative placements to the traditional school
setting.
11. Consult with teachers, other school staff and parents in determining when and which academic/behavior
supports, accommodations, and/or modifications students require to access the general curriculum.
12. Counsel and/or meet with individual and/or small groups of students or parents as needed.
13. Serve as an integral member of Student Services Team, 504 Team, Crisis Team, RtI and other problem
solving teams.
14. Communicate and provide assistance with CCPS initiatives: Inclusive practices, RtI, PBIS, etc.
15. Coach, support, and/or consult with individual or teams of teachers regarding progress monitoring.