School Psychologist

School Psychologists work to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive program of instructional and social emotional support services for students, parents, and school staff.

1. Works cooperatively with the school administration to plan, design, implement, and support services for students, parents, school staff, and others involved in providing services to students;

2. Participates in the school's MTSS team in order to support data analysis, resource allocation, quality core instruction, differentiated instruction, inclusive practices and academic and social emotional interventions to ensure appropriate educational opportunities are provided to all students;

3. Interacts with administrators, teachers, and parents to facilitate identification, evaluation, eligibility and placement into and out of special education programs;

4. Conducts psychological/psycho-educational assessment in specified timelines, in accordance with SDE criteria, and generates written reports according to CCSD guidelines;

5. Provides technical assistance to teachers, parents, and administrators on test interpretations, curriculum based assessments, instructional and behavior strategies and serves on multi-disciplinary teams.

6. Attends initial evaluation and reevaluation meetings, IEP meetings, manifestation determinations, and transfer meetings;

7. Conducts risk assessments including threat to self or others and provides support in response to crisis;

8. Promotes student mental health by collaborating with staff, family members and community partnerships.