School Psychologist: Impactful Student Support

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools is seeking a School Psychologist to support students' cognitive, social, and personal development through evaluation, planning, and collaboration with educators and families.

The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, interpreting data to guide interventions, and contributing to eligibility determinations and goal setting within the district's Special Education program.

Qualifications

• Certification of Level I or Level II School Psychologist
• Experience as a school psychologist or in educational settings preferred

Responsibilities

• PARTICIPATION IN GEI / RTI PROCESS: Participate in school general education initiative / response to intervention process.
• REFERRAL PROCESS: Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified student impairments.
• EVALUATION: Conduct careful and efficient academic and behavioral psychological evaluations.
• REPORT WRITING: Complete required documentation, paperwork, and reports in a thorough and timely manner; prepare written reports of evaluations within time guidelines as mandated by Article 7.
• INTERVENTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Interpret data and provide professional recommendations for educational placements, accommodations, and instructional strategies.
• CASE CONFERENCES: Coordinate and participate in case conferences to determine eligibility, planning, and reevaluation for students who require special education services.
• ELIGIBILITY: Ensure legal and procedural details are followed when considering eligibility for special education programs.
• GOAL WRITING: Provide support and technical assistance for creation of appropriate measurable goals.
• CONSULTATION: Consult with educators, parents, students, administrators and other professionals to improve student outcomes.
• PROGRESS MONITORING: Support ongoing progress monitoring for students.
• SERVICE DELIVERY DEVELOPMENT: Use evaluation outcomes to implement evidence-based plans at individual, group, or systems level.
• RESOURCE TO OTHERS: Assist in planning and conducting in-service programs for staff, parents, and administrators.
• PLANNING FOR DEPARTMENT: Work with other psychologists to plan and organize psychological services.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain high standards of service delivery.
• ETHICS: Report any violations of rules and regulations to Co-op Administration.
• OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administrative Designee.

Education

Certification of Level I or Level II School Psychologist

Job description

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools is seeking a School Psychologist to support students' cognitive, social, and personal development through evaluation, planning, and collaboration with educators and families.

The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, interpreting data to guide interventions, and contributing to eligibility determinations and goal setting within the district's Special Education program.