Collaborate with teachers, parents, school counselors, and administrators to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems.
Help others understand child development and how it affects learning and behavior.
Strengthen working relationships between teachers, parents, and service providers in the community.
Assist in transition planning for secondary students.
Evaluate eligibility for special education and gifted services.
Assess academic skills and aptitude for learning.
Assess student response to intervention.
Determine social-emotional development and mental health status.
Evaluate learning environments.
Work with core educational teams to assist with overseeing implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
Determine eligibility for academic accommodations provided via a Chapter 15 Service Agreement and develop initial 504 plans when appropriate.
Collaborate with the school team to complete or assist with completion of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and development of Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP).
Provide brief psychological counseling in crisis situations.
Work directly with children and their families to help resolve problems with adjustment and learning.
Help families and schools manage crises, such as death, illness, or community trauma.
Design programs for children at risk of failing at school.
Promote tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity within the school community.
Develop programs to make schools safer and more effective learning environments.
Collaborate with school staff and community agencies to provide services directed at improving psychological and physical health.
Develop partnerships with parents and teachers to promote healthy school environments.
Educate students regarding warning signs of suicide and ways to seek help if they are concerned about someone.
Evaluate the effectiveness of academic and behavior management programs.
Identify and implement programs and strategies to improve schools and instruction.
Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions.
