Job Title: Psychological Examiner

Reports To: Coop Director or Designee                                                         

Contract Length: 200 Days ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

JOB SUMMARY:

The Psychological Evaluator is responsible for assessing and evaluating students from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. Interviewing, observing, administering, and interpreting standardized testing instruments that measure cognitive and academic abilities, or describe behavior, personality characteristics, attitude, or aptitude, to assist participating districts in determining eligibility for special education services, placement, or conducting re-evaluations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Conduct/administer educational/psychological assessments in accordance with state and federal guidelines and requirements for the purpose of assisting districts in determining the presence of a disability under current state and federal laws and criteria

● Prepare written reports of the results of assessments for local school staff and parents, with recommendations

● Present and interpret the results of administered assessments to local school staff and parents as needed

● Coordinate Functional Assessment of Behavior to develop Behavior Intervention Plans for students with behaviors of concern

● Monitor Behavior Support Plans with local district staff for adjustment/progress

● Prepare materials for local staff and parents based upon the results of assessments and/or intervention plans

● Prepare and conduct Professional Development

● Consult with local instructional staff, building administrators, Special Education Supervisors, and ADE Special Education Staff

● Travel to participating schools within our consortium and any other participating districts determined by DeQueen- Mena Cooperative

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

● Master’s degree in School Psychology/Psychology

● Practicum experience in educational/psychological assessment for early childhood and school-aged children

● Must be licensed in Arkansas as a Psychological Examiner and/or certified by the Department of Education as a School Psychology Specialist

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

● Knowledge is required to perform advanced math; review and interpret highly technical information, and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: psychology and educational principles; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or law.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

● Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

● Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

● Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

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. This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least 20 pounds. The job requires the employee to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The DMESC ABC Early Childhood Program is searching for the following positions in different locations:

Paraprofessional needed in Acorn area

Applicant must have a CDA, or have willingness to obtain it within 1 year. Applicant must pass background checks, provide references, work well in a team, enjoy working with children, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. Please send resume to Kelli Parson at kelli.parson@dmesc.org.