Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Spanish Speaking

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet

changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

include: analyzing data; classifying data and/or information; facilitating meetings; preparing and maintaining accurate

records; fluent in writing, reading, and communication in English language; Spanish language abilities preferred;

provide age-appropriate mental health counseling; effective therapy techniques.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of

documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.

Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age

appropriate activities/behaviors; cultural differences of student population; keyboarding; knowledge of community

resources; practicing cultural competency while working collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals; stages of

child development; special education laws and guidelines; current research/ best practices for social emotional

student needs, including students with disabilities; formal and informal cognitive, emotional, and behavioral

assessments; medicaid funding procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related

equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing

defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work

with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.

Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires

independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability

based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work

priorities; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and

schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; driving a vehicle

between multiple locations; establish quick rapport and collaboration with students, parents and employees.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods;

providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other

work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on

the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some

lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and some fine finger

dexterity. Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 0% walking, and 0% standing. This job is performed in a generally

clean and healthy environment.

Experience:

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education:

Masters degree in job-related area.

Certificates and Licenses

State of Utah Teaching License

Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Master's Degree and appropriate USBE Licensure

Continuing Educ. / Training: 

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses 

Clearances:Criminal Background Clearance
Appropriate work visa or US Citizenship

Psychologist

Purpose Statement

The job of Psychologist is done for the purpose/s of providing comprehensive services for students with

disabilities, or students at risk of IDEA identifiable disabilities; educates and supports students, families,

and education professionals to provide effective services and management of students with disabilities;

ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, administering appropriate diagnostic

assessments and progress monitoring tools; collaboration to develop and monitor effective IEP services for

identified students.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Provides direct services to

students receiving Special Education services and works closely with District Psychologists and other

service providers to meet student needs.

This job reports to Director of Special Education or designee

Essential Functions

Assesses student and family needs (e.g. financial, medical, behavioral, mental, physical, etc.) for the

purpose of developing and implementing individualized plans of services to support educational

objectives.

Attends requires trainings for the purpose of following current regulations, best practices, and developing

required skills.

Collaborates with special education teams to conduct appropriate assessments; review and analyze

data; obtain parental consent for assessments; communicate procedural safeguards and parent rights

for the purpose of developing highly effective IEP meetings to promote student success.

Consults with parents, teachers, and other school personnel for the purpose of determining causes of

and solutions for student problems.

Counsels students for the purpose of assisting with intervention and support with behavior, school

progress, and/or mental or physical handicaps.

Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans with student IEP teams; utilizes effective behavior

interventions for the purpose of promoting student success and achievement.

Documents student progress and record of services; compiles communication logs with parents and IEP

team; manages and reports on Medicaid services and data for the purpose of maintaining accurate

records of services and communication.

Documents services and student progress in student's special education files for the purpose of

complying with federal, state, and district policies and procedures.

Identifies present levels of student performance (e.g. strengths, weaknesses, academic and social

progress, etc.) for the purpose of contributing to the development and evaluation of IEP services.

Lead group or individual counseling sessions as assigned for the purpose of enhancing social

development of individual members.

Maintains a variety of electronic and print case records for the purpose of documenting activities and

complying with mandated requirements.

Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or

gathering information required to perform functions.

Provides approved IEP and intervention services for the purpose of ensuring FAPE for identified

students.

Responds to requests for intervention in situations that could negatively impact the student's education

plan for the purpose of addressing student needs and changing unproductive behavior.

Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information on district support services and/or

educational programs.

Serves as a consultant to school personnel for the purpose of mediating and resolving issues not

referred to outside agencies.

Supervises other support personnel, university practicum students, and school psychology interns for the

purpose of evaluating employee effectiveness and mentoring pre-service education students.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective

functioning of the work unit.