Counseling/Behavioral Support

Provide individual and group counseling services to students
Provide mental health/behavioral crisis prevention and intervention services
Provide behavioral support and establish positive reinforcement system for students
Participate in mental health team meetings, crisis team meetings, etc.

Assessment and Evaluation

Conduct comprehensive psychological and academic assessments to identify learning disabilities, developmental delays, or emotional/behavioral issues. This includes initial evaluations and re-evaluations
Interpret results and write detailed reports to guide individualized education plans (IEPs.
Conduct classroom observations
Create Prior Written Notices for Re-evaluations
Conduct preschool screenings

Presentation and interpretation of results at CSE meeting
Entry of information into IEP direct, including all standardized results, evaluation report and summary of psychoeducational results
Collaboration and determination of classification based on evaluative results, teacher reports and information shared at meeting

Member of the Student Support Team (SST)
Consult with teachers and staff about classroom strategies, student behavior, and instructional techniques
Work with parents to understand and support their child’s needs
Collaborate with special education teams, including administration, special education teachers, general education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social workers (attend student team meetings)
Participate in the STAT (safety) team and building level safety team

Ensure students receive services in compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., IDEA)
Advocate for appropriate educational services and accommodations for students with special needs
Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards as set by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)