POSITION:                                Teacher on Assignment to School Psychologist

 

LOCATION:                               As assigned

 

REPORTS TO:                            Building Principal or designee.

 

JOB GOAL:

Under the direction of the school psychologist and supervision of building principal(s) or designee(s), the TOA will support the school psychologist in completing tasks that are related to completing the MET evaluation.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to be successful: 

• Valid Fingerprint Card
• Certified Special Education teacher with teacher certification (preferred)
• Experience working with students with behavioral, emotional and/or learning disabilities
• Has experience with crisis intervention procedures/methods
• Has experience with individual and small group counseling for students with disabilities
• Demonstrates organizational ability
• Clear and professional communication skills (verbal and written) 

Skills:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in individual and group problem solving situations.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team environment; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and desire for thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality while being proactive.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works at moderate to accelerated pace.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, adheres to OSHA regulations and guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate personnel with an alternate plan. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·       Administers academic assessments.

·       Attend MET and IEP meetings as needed

·       Collaborate with and/or support the student team

·       Collaborate with the school psychologist

·       Coordinates communication with teachers and parents.

·       Distributes academic and behavioral rating scales/checklists.

·       Documents various areas of assessment results and data provided by educational team.

·       Gathers input from education team.

·       Manages timelines for receiving information for the MET.

·       Schedules meetings

·       Support the development of the behavior intervention plans

·       Support the development of the functional behavior assessments

·       Supports all psychologists in the school district. ·       Perform all duties assigned

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 9 months; teacher work schedule.
• Benefits – All approved benefits for Teachers
• Must pass Department of Public Safety Fingerprint clearance check.
• Must be United States citizen or have valid work visa at date of hire with the ability to maintain. All changes in visa status must be reported to Human Resources immediately. Photo identification and work visa, (if necessary), will be needed for fingerprint clearance card and I-9 documentation prior to the first day of work. 

EVALUATION:

• Performance of this position will be evaluated according to the Board’s policy on the Related Service Evaluation. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

• Proof of Mumps, Measles and Rubella, (MMR) vaccination.
• Valid government issued identification or current work visa with expiration date.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts will be accepted with applications, official transcripts will be due upon job offer* 

Casa Grande High School District #82 prohibits discrimination in employment and educational programs based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, military status, genetic test information, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.