POSITION TITLE:    School Psychologist

REPORTS TO:       School Principal/ Director of Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 Contracted Days

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PDE School Psychologist Certification

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Chair evaluation and reevaluations, grades K-12
• Chair IEP Team Meetings for initial evaluations, grades K-12
• Assess students' skills through psychometric assessment, observation, teacher and parent input, etc.
• Consult with appropriate school district and community professionals regarding referred students
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, IEP team meetings for reevaluations, instructional support team meetings or student assistance team meeting
• Provide necessary support for special education teachers regarding behavioral IEP goals and objectives
• Provide necessary support for general education staff
• Provide necessary training and/or interpretation regarding issues and trends in school psychological services
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor of Pupil Services

PREEMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS:

• PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114)
• School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test)
• PDE 6004 Form (Act 24)
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168)

EEO/M/F/V/D

More information can be found here: http://www.upsd.org/Page/2295