- Provides psycho-educational assessments of students, interpret psycho-educational assessment results and determine qualification for special education services - Participates in the assessment, diagnosis, and planning for special needs students - Develops student goals/objectives and consult with teachers, administrators, and related service providers on an ongoing basis to monitor the educational program - Participates on a multidisciplinary team in the development of IEP and facilitate IEP meetings, as required; - Provides written reports analyzing, interpreting and summarizing test results, observations and information from school personnel, students and parents - Counsels individuals and groups of students as required by IEP or for assessment purposes - Collaborates with other program support service staff and other public and private agencies - Interact with staff from student's school district of residence around IEP issues, changes of placement, and other appropriate issues - Evaluates and assesses students when required during a disciplinary dispute (suspension and/or expulsion) - Participates in due process procedures as required - Consults with community mental health staff regarding pre-referral intervention strategies, referrals for mental health services, ongoing programming, and termination of services; assists staff in the modifications and monitoring of programming required following transition of mental health services - Participates in ongoing professional development and maintain professional competencies in areas of responsibility - Assists all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic career and personal/social skills, goals and plans - Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational, career and life planning. - Provide student behavioral management consultation and planning, including classroom observations, monitoring and follow-up - Assist with writing Behavior Intervention Plans for students with special needs; participate in writing IEP behavior goals. - Conduct training sessions for staff, parents, and other community-members in areas of disabilities awareness. - Accurately and appropriately interprets and utilizes student data. Assists teachers, parents / guardians, and other stakeholders in interpreting and understanding student data. - Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills. - Uses available technology resources to enhance the appearance and content of assessments. - Adheres to law, policies, procedures and ethical standards of the school psychology profession. - Provides appropriate information to school personnel related to IDEA requirements.
