LTS School Psychologist

CATEGORY: Administration

• Possesses a valid PA certificate as a School Psychologist
• Possesses at least one year of internship under the supervision of a credentialed school psychologist and experience in a school setting
• Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Background Checks, Pre-Employment Drug Testing, and Physical Examination/TB Test
• Demonstrates proficiency in the English language
• Demonstrates knowledge of technology, including the use of software and computerized office equipment
• Demonstrates ability to analyze situations accurately and adapt an effective course of action
• Demonstrates ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Possesses a valid driver’s license
• Possesses vehicle for daily commutes to district locations

• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training
• School law, applicable sections of the State Education Code, other applicable laws
• State and local curriculum requirements, board and organizational policies, procedures and regulations
• Testing practices, procedures and methods, various testing materials, instruments and equipment
• IEP preparation and implementation methods and procedures and record-keeping techniques

• Conducts evaluations and re-evaluations of student referred for or receiving Section 504 accommodations, gifted education, and special education
• Assists in the development of comprehensive IEPs for special education students, as needed
• Participates in IEP meetings as appropriate or when required by law; facilitates teams as necessary to accomplish proper results
• Provides consultative support as a subject expert to teachers, administrators, parents and students for regular and special education programs regarding: classroom environment/school climate, child development and learning, family/peer relationships, special education procedures and guidelines, learning problems, styles and strategies, student behavior, promotion, retention and acceleration counseling, staff development, substance abuse, understanding cultures and mental health issues/interventions
• Performs professional evaluations of psychological, social, emotional, behavioral and educational needs of students
• Utilizes various testing techniques, materials, equipment and instruments
• Prepares and maintains confidential records and files including word processing of all case files
• Provides short-term counseling with referred students and families
• Assists with expulsions, as referred
• Maintains current knowledge of technological advances in the field
• Provides school based counseling as a related service to special education students, as outlined in their individualized education plan (IEP), and regular education students, as necessary
• Recommends alternative approaches or techniques to facilitate the attainment of goals and objectives for individual students, groups of students, classrooms and schools; performs consultation regarding special programs, opportunity programs, gifted programs and others as assigned
• Assists administration in gaining access to services from outside agencies and community service providers
• Conducts communications between staff and families
• Performs crisis counseling, as necessary
• Participates in the District’s School-wide Positive Behavior Support Initiative
• Supports the District’s 3-Tier Intervention Model

• Provides work direction and guidance to assigned personnel
• Attends meetings, conferences and in-service activities, as necessary
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations, as necessary

• Possesses ability to access, input and generate output of data from a computer
• Possesses ability to understand directions and instructions in order to perform duties
• Possesses ability to effectively communicate in order to exchange information
• Possesses ability to monitor student behavior and read a variety of materials

• Up to 10 lbs: C
• 11 to 20 lbs: B
• Beyond 20 lbs: B

• Possesses ability to move about the office to access office equipment and files: C
• Possesses ability to position self to work with students, staff and the public: D
• Possesses ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations throughout the office: C

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT