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District - School Psychologist - 2023/2024

JobID: 1309

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Psychologist

Date Posted:
8/24/2023

Location:
District Assignment

Date Available:
08/21/2023

Closing Date:
08/21/2023

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What Deerfield Public Schools District 109 is All About...

The Role of the School Psychologist in Deerfield 109

DEERFIELD 109 - MISSION
Where challenging experiences foster confidence, collaborative relationships build community, and creative environmentsignite curiosity.

DEERFIELD 109 - VISION
We will develop each student to be emotionally resilient, socially skilled, and academically prepared by forging connections within, across, and beyond our classrooms, and by embracing each student's uniqueness.

GENERAL INFORMATION

TITLE: School Psychologist
DEPARTMENT: Student Services
LICENSURE: Professional Educator License
ENDORSEMENT: School Psychologist (K-12) or Equivalent
CLASSIFICATION: Certified
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Successful clinical experience is required
EVALUATION: Evaluated by administrator using the agreed upon evaluation tool. This includes formal observation of job performance, inclusion of informal observation data, an artifact file, student growth measures, and other sources of data. The evaluation cycle for teachers not in continued contractual service (tenure) shall be one school year. The evaluation cycle for teachers who have attained tenure in District 109 shall be two school years unless job performance is deemed as “needs improvement” or “unsatisfactory.”
DATES: 2023-2024
AVAILABILITY: One (1.0 FTE) Position(s)/Full-Time
PLACEMENT: District Assignment
WORK CALENDAR: Teacher

JOB GOAL(S)
Under general supervision, the employee will:

Guide pupil progress toward established district standards; implement best-practice instructional techniques and strategies; adhere to curricular objectives; sustain an engaging and supportive learning environment; and demonstrate professional responsibilities.

MAJOR DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The criterion indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed. The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a logical task of the position.

Evaluations

Participate in the determination of special education eligibility and academic programming
Analyze and synthesize data to appropriately complete mandated documents related to the case study evaluation process
Coordinate the various evaluation components to comply with mandated timeframes which may include the need for scheduling, planning, and distribution of materials
Conduct classroom observations to collect data and evaluate student functional performance
Review all applicable student records to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the students prior experiences and development
Conduct teacher interviews to gather case specific information on academic, social/emotional, and behavioral functioning
Conduct student interviews to gain perspective on home/family life, school, friends, personal interests, and feeling states as a way of establishing rapport and forming a comprehensive understanding of the student
Administer one-to-one assessments in the appropriate domains, which may include:
- Cognitive
- Academic
- Functional
- Social Emotional
- Fine Motor
Score, analyze, and synthesize test results to understand the learning profile of the student as it relates to eligibility
Review and summarize private and/or independent evaluations to consider and possibly synthesize results and recommendations with school based evaluations
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments to determine necessary behavior supports which may or may not include a formalized Behavior Intervention Plan
Document findings in a psychoeducational report
Collaborate with IEP team to develop accommodations, modifications, and programming needs
Synthesize information to plan for IEP meeting presentation

Special Education Team/Program Consultation and Support

Participate in various special education team meetings, program meetings, and student meetings
Provide direct service to individual students, groups of students, and/or special education programs/classrooms
Consult with IEP teams to support problem solving in the areas of plan development, goal writing, parent support, behavior support, and progress monitoring
Support data collection methods with team members and create data collection tools
Coach team members regarding reliable and valid data collection and data analysis
Collaborate with team members to design data driven, goal based interventions and environmental supports
Support student transitions between various educational settings
Proctor district and state assessments by providing accommodations as listed in student IEP’s

Collaborative Consultation with General Education

Consult and collaborate with teachers to identify student behaviors of concern
Determine data collection methods with teachers and create data collection tools
Coach teachers regarding reliable and valid data collection and analysis procedures
Collaborate with teachers to design data-driven, goal-based interventions and environmental supports
Create intervention materials as needed (e.g. visual supports, charts, checklists)
Coach teachers through the implementation of effective intervention techniques
Proctor interventions and provide appropriate supports which may include meeting with students to monitor progress
Conduct classwide instruction related to specific social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs

Response to Intervention Team

Participate in RtI team meetings to support the intervention process
Collaborate with RtI team members to analyze data and define target academic concerns
Write goals with RtI team members to determine criteria for students success
Review student progress to determine specific interventions and the necessary level of tiered instruction for students
Consult with RtI team members to determine when case study may be warranted
Guide RtI team members regarding the process for reliable and valid data collection, data analysis, and appropriate documentation
Participate in an intervention to provide individual and/or group counseling for students as needed

Parental Support

Guide parents through the initial case study process
Provide consultation and resources to support parents with specific student concerns in both the school and home settings

Crisis Intervention

Participate in the mobilization of various resources relevant to the specific crisis situation
Provide direct intervention and/or support to staff, students, and parents/community
Crises may include but are not limited to
- Self-harm
- Suicide attempt or ideation
- Threat to others
- Death (student, family, or staff)
- National crises

MENTAL DEMANDS
Knowledge
The employee must have foundational knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, learning assessment and diagnosis, psychological research related to learning, State and Federal special education laws and regulations and best practices in school psychology.

Ability
The employee shall engage in the collaborative dialogue with peers; maintain records and prepare reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; read, interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures; meet the requirements of schedules and time lines; take professional initiative; plan and organize work independently; read a variety of materials; engage in ongoing professional development; implement a student centered approach to problem-solving and conflict-resolution; ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other certified and non-certified personnel, parents, and community members.

Education/Preparation
The employee shall possess the equivalent of a Master’s Degree plus additional hours of study in the field of school psychology; completion of a School Psychologist preparation program through an accredited university or college; completion of a 1-year School Psychologist internship; successful completion of State proficiency exams; and possess/maintain appropriate licensure through the State of Illinois.

Reasoning
The employee must have the ability to solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions provided through written and oral form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel instructional materials and school psychologist resources. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee shall possess personal computing skills with the following types of software including web browsers, word processing, spreadsheet, and databases and student database systems. The employee shall use board approved school psychologist resources, technology, and assistive technology. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a school setting with children, occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions, and is subject to noises associated with an educational environment.

The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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