PORTERVILLE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERN JOB DESCRIPTION

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1 DESCRIPTION: PORTERVILLE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERN JOB DESCRIPTION School Psychologist Intern will conduct behavioral, intellectual, social/emotional, adaptive behavior assessments as well as other assessments as needed. School Psychologist Intern will consult with teachers, administrators, parents, classified staff, and community agencies. School Psychologist Interns will create functionally based behavior plans. School Psychologist Interns perform other duties as assigned by the supervising School Psychologist and/or Director of Special Education. Supervision for BCBA hours is also available. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned) Assist in conducting individual evaluation and identification of learning, behavior and/or adjustment problems of children as needed Assist in providing guidance and assistance to children with learning, behavior and/or adjustment problems Assists in developing appropriate individual and/or group programs of instruction and treatment for children with special needs Assists in systematically reassessing children with special education needed as appropriate Conducts functional behavioral assessments as needed under the supervision of the supervising School Psychologist Implements behavioral intervention plans Prepares documentation, e.g. evaluations, reports, observations, student progress, and progress motivating data Participates in various meetings e.g. parents conferences, in-service training, site meetings to receive and/or provide information Facilitates meetings, e.g. parent meetings, in-services, etc., to develop plans and/or provide information regarding goals for students Works cooperatively with other social agencies, e.g. mental health, probation, police, and child welfare services to develop programs to assist students Porterville Unified School District Page 1

2 Assist with special projects Counsels students, parents, and guardians to enhance student success in school Counsels students, district wide if needed, in crisis intervention Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising School Psychologist and/or Director of Special Education SUPERVISORY RESPONSILITIES: Provide paraprofessional staff with direction and assist them with implementing Behavior Intervention Plans QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Follow through with directives Understands concepts of culture and sensitivity to cultural diversity EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: California PPS in School Psychology Internship Credential BCBA or in the process of obtaining BCBA preferred Desirable: Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified Desirable: Bilingual skills in English/Spanish LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to communicate well with others Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures Ability to effectively present information to staff, parents, etc. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to utilize mathematical skills in development of assessment reports and progress monitoring REASONING ABILITY: Ability to collect and interpret data Porterville Unified School District Page 2

3 Ability to compile, maintain and submit accurate and complete records and reports Ability to verify accuracy and completion of documents Ability to provide staff development Ability to apply knowledge of current research and best practices to instructional/behavioral program for students Ability to work individually, in small groups, and in whole class settings OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Establish and maintain cooperative relationship with others Meet schedules and deadlines Work flexible hours Work cooperatively with community, business and agencies PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical requirements for this occupation will vary dependent upon the type of work or project being requested on that particular day. Physical requirements are reported as the maximum that might be anticipated during any given workday. Physical requirements are rated on a percentage-per-work-day basis. References are made according to the terms: "SELDOM" (0-19%); "OCCASIONAL" (20-39%); "FREQUENT" (40-79%); AND "CONTINUOUS" (80-100%). Standing/Walking: Continuous (80-100%). Standing and walking activities occur on a continuous basis throughout the workday. An individual in this capacity will stand or walk while instructing students; teaching from the projector; writing on the whiteboard; utilizing maps or other visual aids; retrieving supplies; setting up display boards. Sitting: Occasional (20-39%). Sitting is performed while individual is providing one-on-one instruction to students; correcting and grading student work products; preparing instructional materials; developing lesson plans; preparing progress reports. Lifting/Carrying: Frequent (40-79%). The maximum weight lifted or carried would be containers or tubs or instructional materials is approximately 40 pounds. This type of activity occurs on a frequent basis. Heavier items can be moved via a dolly. Porterville Unified School District Page 3

4 Bending/Stooping: Continuous (80-100%). An individual in this occupation is required to bend at the waist continuously throughout the workday. In working with younger students, a Teacher will bend to assist these students in the classroom with their individual lessons or activities. The individual will also bend or stoop while retrieving supplies or materials and setting up display boards. Kneeling/Crawling: Frequent (40-79%). The employee may be required to kneel while helping students with their work. Crawling is not a requirement of this job. Squatting/Crouching: Frequent (40-79%). The worker will perform this activity while assisting students with individual lessons or activities; retrieving supplies or materials; arranging display boards and furniture. This activity may be done in lieu of bending at the employee's discretion. Pushing/Pulling: Frequent (40-79%). This activity is conducted while pushing/pulling carts with wheels that contain equipment or supplies such laptops, electronic tablets, computer projectors, and/or building blocks utilized by the primary grade children and/or students in wheelchairs. Other items that may be pushed or pulled include desks, screens, and maps. The employee must occasionally push/pull up to 175 pounds. Reaching: Frequent (40-79%). The employee is required to reach at or below shoulder level throughout the workday while assisting students in the classroom with their lessons or activities; arranging display boards and desks; writing on the whiteboard. Above shoulder reaching is seldom and can be done while retrieving supplies or materials from upper shelves; arranging display boards; and writing on the whiteboard. Torso Rotation: Continuous (80-100%). An individual will perform this activity throughout the work day while assisting students with classroom lessons or activities; filing materials; arranging display boards and furniture; performing first-aid, as needed; preparing of instructional materials. Grasping/Handling: Continuous (80-100%). Handling and grasping activities are required throughout the work day while retrieving supplies and materials; correcting and grading paperwork; assisting students with classroom lessons or activities; utilizing writing implements on the chalkboard, whiteboard, or electronic whiteboard; hand modeling appropriate writing techniques; performing first aid, as needed; arranging display boards and furniture; preparing lesson plans and instructional materials. Vision/Speaking/Hearing: Continuous (80-100%). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with students, the public and other staff by speaking and listening. WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoors/Outdoors: The employee works indoors (80-100%) of the workday, and outdoor schoolyard activities and/or supervision 20-39%). Temperatures: The temperatures are generally controlled at degrees for all indoor activities and 40- Porterville Unified School District Page 4

5 105 degrees for outdoor activities Noise levels: The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. TIMES OF OPERATION: Season: This work is non-seasonal in nature. Days: Normal workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: All necessary supplies and materials are provided by the employer. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. 4/20/04 Porterville Unified School District Page 5