Job Goal: Interprets psychoeducational, psychological, and/or developmental tests for children, and adolescents with learning, developmental and social/emotional/behavioral disabilities.
Responsibilities: (Include but are not limited to)
Attend IEP Meetings for re-evaluations, eligibility, and any others as requested. Collaborate with S-Teams at each school as a team member. Consistency in professional intervention advice Administers and scores a variety of standardized tests; conducts evaluations with clients, and families, as appropriate to the operational setting. Prepares diagnostic reports, to include test results and interpretation; develops appropriate recommendations based on test results and case history. Consults with educational, clinical, medical staff, researchers and/or other team members as appropriate regarding client needs. Monitors compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as with educational policies and procedures. Develops educational programs and recommendations for clients as appropriate, facilitates least restrictive educational plans and program guidelines for clients. Coordinates and collaborates with community agencies. Continues professional growth through participation in in-service meetings, familiarization with pertinent literature, participation in educational programs as appropriate, and review of state and federal laws governing provision of educational diagnostic services. Psychologist shall complete all required activities and turn in the correct reports to the appropriate designee in the proper time-frame. Shall conduct him/herself in such a manner as to command the respect of the Principal, teachers, parents, students, and co-workers. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Shall be of neat and proper appearance. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Special Education. Any other duty/responsibility as assigned by the Director of Schools or his/her designee. Qualifications:
Eds. with certification in area of specialty. Appropriate Tennessee Department of Education Licensure. About StaffEZ: Educators and support staff have long been an underappreciated part of our society; and now, this lack of appreciation is beginning to affect our educational system in negative ways. Keeping our schools filled with qualified staff, is an important part of making sure quality education happens daily for the students. We are looking for you to join our team! From full-time teachers, custodians, and administrators; every job matters and every person has the possibility to have a positive impact in the student's lives! We encourage you to look through the jobs we have available at our partnering schools to see what position is the best fit for you.
