General Statement of Duties

Position performs specialized psychological work in an special education setting, to enable students to achieve optimal learning. Position collects, interprets, and synthesizes information about a student’s sensory motor/perceptual functioning, academic achievement, intelligence, social/emotional adjustment, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Position works cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member to provide services and to devise an appropriate service plan for referred students and their families.

Essential Functions

• To organize and implement an education/support program for parents and to provide counseling and testing services for students.
• To provide assessment and other services/supports to students with an emotional disability in a setting where emphasis is on academics, behavior management, social skill development, functional curriculum and group process.
• Supervise and/or provide for individual counseling of students.
• Cooperate in implementing behavioral interventions and group process activities developed by the special education teacher.
• Communicate effectively as a team member and participate in a multi-disciplinary team approach.
• Analyze, interpret, and assist staff in utilizing student test results.
• Assist Program Director in staff development for NHREC personnel.
• Assist instructional team in the development of plans for the reintegration of each child into the community and school.
• Implement liaison/advocacy services with community agencies such as mental health, courts social services, health department.
• Cooperate in the public relations efforts of NHREC with regard to visitors from other school systems, various agencies, and community persons.
• Provide pre-entry and follow-up liaison services for the family and school.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Assume additional responsibilities to meet program needs as determined by the Program Coordinator and/or the Director.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a Master’s degree and be eligible for a Virginia License as a school psychologist. Pupil Personnel Services Certificate is desired. Must have two years of successful experience in the field. Experience with special needs children desired.

• Must possess the ability to synthesize and interpret diagnostic and assessment data.
• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of school psychology theory, child development, substance abuse education, tests and measurements, and crisis management.
• Must possess the ability to practically apply assessment, counseling, interviewing, and crisis intervention skills.
• Must possess the ability to work cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Must possess excellent communication and time management skills.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, students, families, team members, and others.