School Psychologist

Description:
School Psychologist position available at Westfield Washington Schools effective 8/04/2025.

JOB DESCRIPTION
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
 
TITLE:                                               School Psychologist
 
QUALIFICATIONS:                         Valid Indiana School Psychologist License
 
REPORTS TO:                                Director of Special Education & Student Services
 
JOB GOAL:                                     To deliver psychological and educational services that facilitate learning and premote the cognitive, social, and personal development of all students

 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:  All duties assigned by the Director of Special Education & Student Services.  Specific duties and responsibilities will reflect the context and needs of each school to which a psychologist is assigned.  Duties will include but will not be limited to:
 
Assessment                                         

• Conduct multi-method and multi-source psychoeducational evaluations and reevaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Utilize professional standards for writing reports of evaluation results
• Interpret and explain assessment results in a format understood by educators and parents while providing relevant recommendations, strategies, and resources based on results
• Attend case conference committee meetings and actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team

 
Collaboration and Consultation              

• Collaborate with teachers and parents to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems
• Strengthen working relationships between educators, parents, and community services and help others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior
• Participate as a member of school educational planning teams, building based problem solving teams, and staffing teams to develop assistance for at-risk students

 
Intervention and Prevention                   

• Work directly and/or indirectly with students, teachers, and parents to help resolve problems in behavior and learning

• Develop appropriate interventions and strategies to assist individual students in academic growth and school adjustment
• Provide short-term group or individual counseling to resolve problems that interfere with school performance
• Utilize knowledge of behavioral principles to develop and assist in the implementation of specific behavioral management plans for individual students, classrooms, and schools
• Provide training and assistance in intervention techniques and strategies designed to improve student success in the school setting

 
Research and Planning                         

• Evaluate the effectiveness of academic intervention programs and behavior management programs
• Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions
• Identify, implement, and evaluate programs and strategies to improve student learning and behavior

 
Professional Practice and Development 

• Apply ethical standards of professional practice to the delivery of school psychological services
• Observe state laws and Westfield Washington Schools policies/procedures to govern practice
• Participate in professional growth and development activities to continually improve professional knowledge and skills

 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:        Salary based on years of experience and degree earned
184-day contract.

Please apply online at district's website at www.k12.in.us