The
school psychologist applies established principles of learning,
motivation, cognition, psycho-emotional development, as well as
group dynamics, to the study of behavior of students and their
educational needs. The school psychologist strives to facilitate
both learning and the total human development of the student through
the prevention, identification, and evaluation of educational and
emotional problems.
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Responsibilities:
- To work with
students from Nursery through Fifth Grade in order to ensure continuity
of service to individuals and families as the children pass through
the grades. The teachers, counselors, administration, parents,
or the student may make referrals for consultation with the school
psychologist.
- To observe selected
students or groups of students in their classroom setting as part
of the referral process to determine whether or not they have specific
behavior or emotional problems.
- To administer
the psychological and cognitive portions of the testing required
for the evaluation of students referred to the Resource Team.
- On the basis
of the case study, the psychologist is expected to make recommendations
on such matters as educational placement, instructional treatment,
behavioral and emotional adjustment and referrals for treatment
outside the school when needed.
- To consult with
parents, teachers and administration, regarding the student’s
learning and emotional difficulties. The psychologist will follow
up on the recommendations and provide continued support to best
met the student’s needs.
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