School Psychologist
Rochester City School District
- Conducted psychological assessments to determine student needs and eligibility for special education services.
- Developed and implemented individualized intervention plans tailored to diverse student populations.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address behavioral and academic challenges effectively.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents affecting student well-being.
- Monitored progress of students receiving interventions, adjusting strategies based on data-driven insights.
- Advocated for students' social-emotional needs within multidisciplinary teams to enhance educational outcomes.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions, promoting healthy communication skills and peer relationships among participants.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Enhanced student-teacher relationships through consultation services aimed at fostering empathetic understanding of individual student needs and experiences.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Improved student well-being by conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students'' unique learning needs.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.