OAKLEY UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION Counselor/Psychologist Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Counselor/Psychologist" is done for the purpose/s of assessing students’ intellectual and mental functional levels; providing information for program development and student placement; developing behavior plans; and providing information on child development and/or issues on specific students to instructional personnel. Essential Job Functions: * Advises students, parents and guardians for the purpose of providing information on students’ progress and/or recommendations regarding their successful transition to middle school and/or high school. * Assesses students’ functional capabilities and home and/or classroom environment for the purpose of determining student’s functional level and developing recommendations and/or placement. * Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services and/or making recommendations. * Counsels students, parents and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school. * Facilitates communication between students and/or parents with teachers and/or other personnel for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts. * Facilitates meetings (e.g. IEP conferences, parent meetings, in-services, etc.) for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students functional goals. * Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills. * Manages assigned special grants and/or projects for the purpose of ensuring that specifications (e.g. budget, reports, goals, etc.) are achieved. * Monitors student records for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students’ goals. * Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements. * Prepares documentation (e.g. evaluations, observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information. * Presents information on various topics related to area of professional expertise in psychology for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback on treatment issues. * Researches resources and methods (i.e. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining appropriate approach for addressing students’ specific needs. * Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing appropriate placement and meeting their graduation eligibility requirements. * Supervises interns for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum. Other Job Functions: * Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. Job Requirements - Qualifications: * Experience Required: Prior job related experience. * Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to apply assessment instruments, intervene in crisis situations, provide counseling, interpret test data, , communicate effectively. Knowledge of assessment instruments and their application, relevant education codes, state and district policies. Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, complete a case study and develop an individual education plan, be flexible, work under time constraints, work effectively with staff, parents, students and community, work independently. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation. * Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Appropriate Credential, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability