TITLE: School Psychologist 

REPORTS TO: Director

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid IL license, Type 73, School Psychology

EVALUATIONS: Conducted on an annual basis in accordance with

KASEC guidelines

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of employment, salary and benefits 

Determined by the Board of Directors of KASEC

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Skills:

• Administer and interpret psychological assessments of students
• Prepare recommendations regarding the evaluation and services for students
• Consult with teachers, administrators, specialists, agency and district personnel, and parents
• Counsel students; coordinate behavior management programs
• Provide psycho-educational assessments of students for districts and programs and participate in resulting Individual 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
• Act as liaison between public and private agencies and county programs
• Develop, coordinate and provide training to staff, parents, agency and district personnel
• 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
• Lead psycho-education groups or social-emotional groups

Professionalism

• Follow KASEC policies and procedures 
• Conduct continual assessment of personal and program effectiveness
• Demonstrate flexibility and be able to adapt to change
• Use judgement appropriately
• Conduct self in appropriate and ethical manner
• Treat others with respect and dignity
• Participate in in-house and outside provided professional growth activities
• Dress appropriately and professionally

Communication Skills

• Perform as an integral member of the KASEC team
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters 
• Relate in a helpful, positive, and efficient manner with staff, colleagues, and all those in contact with KASEC

Other duties as assigned by Director