Job Description

Primary Duties

• Work in-person at the assigned building.
• Review referrals for individual evaluations and determine appropriate interventions.
• Conduct student assessments when individual evaluations are deemed necessary, ensuring findings are properly communicated.
• Administer standardized tests based on federal, state, and local guidelines, adapting to student needs.
• Participate in IST/IEP meetings , providing recommendations for instructional interventions, curriculum modifications, and student accommodations.
• Observe student performance in regular education settings, write observation reports , and select/administer appropriate assessments.
• Prepare the school psychologist's portion of the written assessment report and integrate other appraisal findings before notifying the teacher of completion.
• Review student referrals to verify completeness of IST/RTI documentation , ensure outside data is requested, and confirm vision/hearing screenings are conducted.
• Participate in IST meetings to determine disability eligibility.
• Ensure adherence to federal timelines for assessments and written assessment reports.
• Implement the RTI problem-solving model , fostering collegiality and team-building .
• Consult with outside agency personnel when necessary.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Certification
• Special Education Certification preferred.
• Highly Qualified Status as per No Child Left Behind (NCLB) guidelines.
• Working knowledge of Response To Intervention (RTI) strategies.
• Familiarity with diagnostic procedures and instructional modifications.
• Clean Criminal Background Check, TB Test, and Child Protection Registry Clearance required before employment begins.

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