Bellevue Union School District
Job Description
School Psychologist

Definition:
Provide psychological services to schools, including testing, counseling and consulting to assist in meeting the social, emotional and educational needs of students in regular and special education programs being serviced by the Bellevue Union School District; administer and interpret psychological assessments of students; prepare recommendations regarding the evaluation and placement of students; consult with teachers, administrators, specialists, agency and district personnel and parents; counsel students; develop and coordinate behavior management programs and to perform related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Incumbent works closely with supervisor and Special Education Coordinator and follows detailed instruction and/or established practice on most duties. May be assigned job related responsibility based on legislative mandates. Uses some judgment and initiative in performing job; makes reports and recommendations to staff and supervisor. Provides consultant services, interpretation of information guidance and support to staff, teachers and administrators in area of assigned program responsibility.

Supervision Received and Exercised:
General direction is provided by the Special Education Coordinator. Evaluation conducted by the Superintendent.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide psycho-educational assessments of students for districts and programs; participate in resulting Individualized Educational Program (IEP) meetings; interpret psycho-educational assessment results;

Develop student goals and objectives; facilitate IEP meetings as required;

Provide written reports analyzing, interpreting and summarizing test results, observations and information from school personnel, students and parents;

Determine special education eligibility and assist districts and County Office programs to meet education code and other legal mandates for regular and special education;

Plan, coordinate and/or develop educational interventions, behavior management and counseling mental health programs;

Conduct behavioral support analysis of students, develop behavioral support plans, and work with staff to implement and monitor such plans;

Develop, coordinate and provide inservice training to staff, parents, agency, and district personnel;

Maintain confidential records, ensuring transmittal to appropriate school and agency personnel;

Assume responsibility for planning and coordination of selected special projects and activities;

Establish and maintain clear communication and cooperative working relationships with clients, staff, other agencies, regional and state administrators through announcements, letters, telephone communications, attendance at meetings and site visits;

Develop personal goals and objectives which support and are consistent with the goals of the Bellevue Union School District;

Maintain professional competencies in areas of responsibility; maintain contact with and participate in professional job related organizations and serve as a liaison to professional groups;
Plan, organize and implement programs in cooperation with county office, school districts, other agencies and consultants in surrounding region.

Employment Standards:
Knowledge of:
Federal and state laws, codes, regulations and requirements pertaining to areas of assigned responsibility for regular and special education;

Professional and ethical standards and practices;

Counseling techniques and methodology;

Principles, practices, methods and strategies applicable to special education curriculum development and strategies for implementation;

Psychological and educational techniques, tests, materials, methods, theories and trends in assessing and identifying a typical student learning and behavior characteristic;

Public and private education programs and community resources for referrals;

Current techniques in research and development in the field of psychological evaluation and the application of program evaluation methods;

Behavior management theories and techniques.

Ability to:
Counsel students and parents in individual and group situations;

Respond promptly to requests of internal and external clients; provide needed direction, assistance, training, materials and resources;

Select appropriate assessment instruments and methods of assessment;

Plan and implement programs of remediation;

Provide psychological services for regular and special education students;

Write coherent and comprehensive psychological reports;

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Make decisions in an objective, rational and competent manner;

Facilitate team work;

Demonstrate flexibility and creative problem solving;

Establish effective working relationships with staff, district personnel, other agencies, and the public;

Maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge;

Be flexible and receptive to change.

Education and Experience:
Education:
Masters Degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in educational psychology or closely related field preferred.

Credentials:
California Pupil Personnel Credential with School Psychology Authorization.



Experience:
One (1) year experience as an intern in a special education program.
One (1) year unsupervised work as a school psychologist.