STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

CLASS TITLE: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Psychological Services Manager, provide professional services to special education students, parents, school and District personnel to improve the educational performance and psychological functioning of students; participate in the development and implementation of comprehensive Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for special education students.

CLASS DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Provide professional services to special education students, parents, school and District personnel; perform professional evaluations of psychological, social and educational needs of students; produce clinical diagnoses in accordance with established requirements.

Serve as a member on IEP teams; participate in the development and implementation of comprehensive IEP's for special education students; provide written psycho-educational case studies as needed by the IEP team or other professionals; manage and update assessment team referral lists.

Utilize a variety of psycho-diagnostic techniques and procedures to assess students; design and formulate appropriate treatment plan and solution strategies; recommend student eligibility for special education, school/class placement and strategies for improving achievement and behavior.

Select, administer, score and evaluate a variety of educational diagnostic tests; interpret test results to parents and professionals and make recommendations; prepare testing records for each student.

Confer and communicate with physicians, professionals and outside agencies regarding the problems, progress and treatment plans for referred students.

Consult with special education teachers to assess student progress; discuss and modify the goals, methods, procedures and educational materials for each student; assist teachers in developing behavioral management systems, educational objectives and written instruction plans.

Prepare, develop and maintain confidential student records and files in accordance with legal and professional requirements; prepare and submit a variety of reports related to assigned activities and students.

Provide counseling to students and parents; perform student observations on playground and in the classroom; drive a vehicle to conduct home visits as necessary; participate in parent/teacher conferences.

Consult with and provide in-service and support services to administrators, faculty, specialists and other County Office of Education personnel as requested; develop and implement in-service programs utilizing community resources.

Provide crisis intervention counseling for students, parents and staff as needed; provide preventive mental health services as requested.

Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer.

Participate in the formulation of Special Education policies and procedures.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Assessment instruments and procedures.

Methods and procedures of IEP preparation and implementation.

County Office of Education organization, policies and procedures.

Applicable laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.

Record keeping and report preparation techniques.

Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.

Problems and concerns of students with special needs.

Subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling.

Instructional methods and techniques.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.

Operation of a variety of office equipment including a computer.

ABILITY TO:

Provide professional services to special education students, parents, school and District personnel.

Perform professional evaluations of psychological, social and educational needs of students.

Select, administer, score and evaluate a variety of educational and psycho-diagnostic tests.

Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Work confidentially with discretion.

Maintain and prepare confidential records, files and reports.

Understand and relate to children with special needs.

Work independently with little direction.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: master's degree in educational or clinical psychology, including at least one year of internship under the supervision of a credentialed school psychologist.

LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology

Valid California driver's license.

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Seeing to read a variety of materials and observe student behavior.

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to work with students.

Lifting and carrying moderately heavy testing materials.

HAZARDS:

APPROVAL DATE:

May 17, 1994
Revised 6/6/14