Job description

General Statement of Job
Under limited supervision, provides a broad range of psychological services to assigned schools, including but not limited to psychological testing, consultation and counseling of students. Reports to the Director of Special Services.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to determine eligibility of students for special education services; administers ability, achievement, supplementary, personality and behavior psychological evaluations to students on an individual basis; scores tests and prepares reports on each student referred; communicates evaluation results to parents and teachers.
• Observes and evaluates student behavior; analyzes school records, teachers' evaluations, parent information and relevant medical information.
• Makes referrals to District staff professionals, other agencies and medical professionals as necessary.
• Provides mental health services such as individual and group counseling for students.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators and outside personnel to facilitate students' learning and promote positive behavior and mental health for student with or without a disability.
• Conducts formal and informal consultations with teachers, administrators and parents regarding student assessments; participates in schools' Student Assessment Teams; recommends strategies to facilitate academic and social performance.
• Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary placement committee meetings. Reviews psycho-educational assessments and participates in developing IEPs.
• May serve as Lead Psychologist, coordinating psychological services throughout the District, including ordering supplies, monitoring Medicaid billing, monitoring colleagues' reports and providing guidance and assistance as needed, assisting in the selection of new school psychologists, etc.
• Coordinates crisis management programs and provides crisis intervention services at the school and District levels.
• Collaborates with medical, mental health and social service agencies for the benefit of students and their families.
• Conducts and/or participates in in-service instruction for teachers and parents.
• Keeps abreast of developments, legislation and innovations in the profession.
• Serves on District and state-wide committees for education and psychology.
• Uses a computer to retrieve and record student information, to prepare reports and correspondence and to score tests.
• Completes forms for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including professional studies, psychological reports, school records, activity logs, travel log, placement forms, memos, correspondence, etc.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, telephone, vehicle, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other administrators, teachers and other District personnel, private mental health professionals, community service agencies, medical professionals, students, parents, etc.
• Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives

Additional Duties:

• Performs various administrative / clerical tasks as required, including but not limited to typing, copying and filing documents and forms, answering the telephone, attending meetings, etc.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience
Requires Master's degree in school psychology supplemented by two years of experience as a school psychologist intern, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be state-certified as a School Psychologist.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,044.22 - $87,629.12 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbia, SC 29201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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