GENERAL FUNCTION 

The School Psychologist works within an assigned Elementary, Middle, and/or High School building, and provides a variety of services, including special education evaluations, social skills and behavioral training and supports with students, counseling services, parent and teacher consultations, response to intervention implementation, and data analysis. 

REPRESENTATIVE ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Will include but not limited to: 

• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Conduct IDEA evaluations. 
• Write written assessment reports including recommendations. 
• Generate and implement IEP documents and student goals. 
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments. 
• Develop behavior intervention plans. 
• Assist with response to intervention programs. 
• Interpret and analyze student academic and behavioral data. 
• Assist with the school’s 504 Accommodation team. 
• Provide direct intervention services to students (individually and/or group). 
• Provide consultation services with school personnel. 
• Provide consultation services with parents. 
• Act as a liaison with community professionals. 
• Actively participate in continued professional development activities. 
• Provide additional services at the Canyons Family Center. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS 

• This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an individual in this job. Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, character and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; and any licenses or certifications required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• While performing the duties of this job, the School Psychologist is regularly required to speak and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The School Psychologist is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance. 
• The School Psychologist must be able to respond to the unique educational needs of students with disabilities in a stressful setting. 
• This job may emphasize intervention with and management of aggressive and self-abusive students, angry students, emotional students, students with infectious diseases, and personal physical abuse.
• Note: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with requirements of the job. 

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must hold, or be eligible for a Utah State License in School Psychology. 
• This position requires a Master’s Degree in School Psychology. 
• Interns must be enrolled in an accredited masters level university program in the field of school psychology, and meet all requirements to fulfill an internship role. Terms of employment for interns are for one year only.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion and empathy for patients and students.
• Professionalism and discretion.
• Good relationships with relevant social services

 

CHARACTER 

• Box Elder School District expects all employees to practice high standards of moral and ethical conduct that are consistent with the values taught in our schools. 
• All employees are expected to be law abiding, ethical and honest; and demonstrate respect for the dignity of all students, colleagues, parents and members of the community.